Needs and opportunities for improved grain marketing in Panama, executive digest

The general objective of the study is to identify major long-term needs and opportunities for improved grain marketing in Panama within the setting of balanced development for the total agricultural sector of the country. Specific objectives include the following: (1) Identify patterns of projected demand for grain and grain products; (2) develop projections of grain production on potentials by province; (3) develop projections of market volumes and distribution patterns; (4) identify needed improvements in existing marketing and processing facilities; (5) evaluate grain price policies and price support programs as they affect producers, handlers and consumers; (6) identify major needs for supporting marketing services.