To commemorate World Food Day 2024 under the theme, “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future; Leave No One Behind”, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO), hosted a Handing-Over Ceremony and Vertical Farming Demonstration on the Ministry of Agriculture’s premises, Richmond Hill.
The feature remark was done by Hon. Saboto Caesar, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour, with brief remarks from Renato Gumbs, Chief Agricultural Officer (CAO), Mrs. Nerissa Gittens-McMillan, Permanent Secretary (PS) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Vermaran Extavour, FAO Representive – in support of agricultural engagement and development for the upcoming generation of youths in agriculture.
World Food Day 2024 celebration on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, targeted Agricultural Science students from various Primary and Secondary Schools across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Ministry initiated a demonstration of vertical farming models and principles which was conducted by Agricultural Officer, Rodwell Charles. The demonstration provided ideas for students to implement into their agricultural practices in school and home gardening. Farming tools and plants were also distributed to the schools.
The day’s event culminated with a tree planting exercise by the PS and students on the compound of the Ministry of Agriculture.
