Haitians United for Progress & Sustainability (HUPS)
National Agricultural Recovery & Independence Plan
1. Introduction: Haiti’s Agricultural Legacy
Haiti was once one of the most prosperous agricultural nations in the Caribbean, producing high-
quality crops such as coffee, rice, cacao, bananas, sugarcane, and livestock. Its fertile lands and
strategic location enabled exports not only to the Americas but also to Europe and other parts of the
world. Haitian coffee, in particular, was among the most sought-after in the global market, while rice
production sustained both domestic needs and exports.
This agricultural heritage provided food security, employment, and foreign exchange earnings,
making agriculture the backbone of Haiti’s economy.
2. Current Challenges
Over the past decades, a combination of deforestation, instability, lack of infrastructure,
and dependency on imports has crippled Haiti’s agricultural productivity.
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Loss of domestic food production capacity has increased reliance on foreign imports.
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Decline in exports has weakened foreign exchange reserves.
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Deforestation and soil erosion have degraded land quality.
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Climate change and irregular rainfall have disrupted traditional farming cycles.
3. Vision & Mission
Vision: To make Haiti agriculturally independent, competitive in international markets, and
self-sustaining in food production.
Mission: Through strategic investments, HUPS will revitalize agriculture in all 10 departments of Haiti,
prioritizing local consumption and export competitiveness, while restoring the nation’s environmental
balance.
4. Core Strategy
HUPS will launch a “Farms Across Haiti” Initiative, establishing large-scale agricultural projects in all
10 departments simultaneously.
Key pillars of the strategy:
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Department-by-Department Farm Development – Counties to counties, towns to towns, cities to cities.
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Crop Diversification & Livestock Production
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Crops: Coffee, rice, cacao, sugarcane, corn, beans, bananas, vegetables.
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Livestock: Chickens, goats, pigs, cattle.
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Aquaculture & Fisheries: Development of Haitian Sea-Canal fishing strategies to increase seafood production and distribution nationwide.
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Food Processing & Value-Added Products – Establish agro-industrial facilities to package and process local products for domestic sale and export.
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Reforestation Program – Nationwide tree planting campaign to restore soil quality and protect watersheds.
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Irrigation & Water Management – Deploy motorized pumps and water distribution systems to ensure year-round farming capacity.
5. Infrastructure & Resources
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Machinery: Modern tractors, plows, seeders, and harvesters.
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Irrigation Systems: Solar-powered and fuel-driven water pumps for farm irrigation.
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Storage Facilities: Silos and cold storage warehouses to preserve crops post-harvest.
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Transport Networks: Upgraded rural roads and farm-to-market routes for efficient distribution.
6. Export Market Targets
HUPS aims to reclaim Haiti’s place in the regional and global agricultural market within 5 years.
Projected Export Distribution (once production reaches full scale):
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North America: 40% (coffee, cacao, seafood, fresh produce)
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Europe: 25% (coffee, cacao, specialty crops)
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Caribbean & Latin America: 20% (rice, sugarcane products, fresh produce)
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Asia & Middle East: 15% (coffee, cacao, tropical fruits)
These percentages reflect a diversified export portfolio to avoid dependency on a single market.
7. Socioeconomic Benefits
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Creation of over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs across Haiti.
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Reduction of food imports by at least 60% within 5 years.
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Increased government revenue through export duties and agricultural trade.
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Improved food security and nutritional standards.
8. Call to Action
HUPS calls on domestic farmers, the Haitian diaspora, international investors, and global agricultural development partners to join forces in implementing this plan.
Haiti’s agricultural future depends on decisive action, strategic investment, and unified commitment
to rebuilding the nation’s food systems and export capacity.
