Guyana?s coconut industry raked in $480M (US$2.4M) from exports last year, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced.?The increasing importance of coconut was represented with the increased production from 10,725 metric tonnes (mt) in 2011 to 17,104 mt in 2012. Additionally, 2012 showed an increase in coconut exports,[url=http://www.cheapjerseysnear.us@#$%&/]wholesale jerseys china[/url], recording in excess of US$ 2.4M of coconut and coconut products.Coconut is the third largest export crop behind rice, sugarThe Ministry made the disclosure during an announcement yesterday that it intends to hold a coconut exposition tomorrow at the Guyana Shop, on Robb and Alexander Streets.According to the Ministry,[url=http://www.cheapjerseysnear.us@#$%&/]cheap nfl jerseys china[/url], in Guyana, coconut has been a very important crop in sustaining livelihoods in many communities and is once again regaining its importance in agricultural development in Guyana.?The coconut industry in Guyana has been identified as one of the sectors with a large potential for further development. Coconut already exists in Guyana as one of the key non-traditional crops and its production relies on Guyana?s comparative advantages in terms of land, water and labour.The Ministry of Agriculture is currently focusing on a very aggressive agriculture diversification programme of which the coconut industry is an important component of this initiative.?As a matter of fact, the Ministry said, coconut is the third largest crop in Guyana after rice and sugar. Tomorrow?s exposition is in support of coconut and coconut products? development in Guyana.?The objective of this activity is to create greater awareness and promote the market opportunities that exist for coconuts and coconut based products including the increased demand for dried and coconut water.?Some of the products that will be on display includes extra virgin coconut oil,[url=http://www.nhl2017.us@#$%&/Detroit-Red-Wings-Danny-Dekeyser-Jersey/]Danny DeKeyser Red Wings Jersey[/url], coconut water,[url=http://www.footlockershop.us@#$%&/Nike-roshe-one-flyknit/]http://www.footlockershop.us@#$%&/Nike-roshe-one-flyknit/[/url], canned coconut cream and milk,[url=http://www.footlockershop.us@#$%&/Nike-roshe-one-hyperfuse/]http://www.footlockershop.us@#$%&/Nike-roshe-one-hyperfuse/[/url], coconut craft, coconut wine and coconut dishes.?There will also be displays on new and innovative technologies, proper post harvest management,[url=http://www.cheapnfljerseysmr.us@#$%&/]Jerseys NFL Wholesale China Online[/url], improved farming practices and export requirements and many more,? the Ministry said.