Generational change, the main problem for the coconut industry in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Minister of Agriculture Francisco Oliverio Espaillat Bencosme identified a lack of generational succession as the primary challenge facing the national coconut industry. Official data indicates that 71% of current coconut producers are aged 50 or older, raising concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of the sector. The government has emphasized the urgent need to attract younger generations to the industry to ensure its future viability.