The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) paid a visit to a demonstration plot on Kevin Glasgow’s farm in the Majorca Mountain.
In a continued effort to ensure National Food Security and to lower the food import bill of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, CARDI is evaluating the performance of five different varieties of carrot.
Senior Agricultural Officer, Philbert Gould, said that the exercise represents a direct step towards national food security, reduced import bills and higher profitability for rural communities.
The project is funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC).
According to Project Coordinator Cindy Cathy Eugene, the centre’s role is to guarantee market access and to continue initiatives of this kind. The International Trade Centre is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation focused on helping small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries succeed in global trade.
Chief Agricultural Officer (Acting) Marcus Richards said that St. Vincent and the Grenadines has a history of carrot production and export. He expressed confidence that the trade can be re-established.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Transformation Hon Israel Bruce spoke about the importance of CARDI’s efforts towards Food security, and he encouraged the involvement of more youth in the process of food production.
