The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the area representative Hon. Carlos James conducted a tour of agriculture and fisheries facilities in the constituency of North Leeward on Tuesday 14th June.
The tour included visits to several feeder roads, Belmont Buying Depot, the Belmont Animal Multiplication Centre, Rose Bank Buying Centre, and the distribution of fishing equipment to fishers at the Chateaubelair Jetty.
A town hall meeting was held at Troumaca Primary School to conclude the visit. More than 125 farmers attended.
The discussion topics ranged from feeder road rehabilitation, assistance for women in agriculture, the medical cannabis industry, the formation of cooperatives, fertilizer and income support, and tractor service assistance.
The impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on food security was also discussed.
Hon. Saboto Caesar encouraged the farmers to continue to support the Ministry’s national food production policy. He also pledged to continue to work with the area representative and all stakeholders to address the issues impacting the farmers and fishers in North Leeward.
