$20 million investment for Agricultural sector
By Michael D. • Jan 8th, 2008 • Category: NewsThe minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry announced that the government will be investing $20 million in the agricultural sector in the short to medium term. This came on the back of price increases for banana farmers.
The minister said that this investment is a demonstration of the government’s commitment to the farmers, fishermen and other stake holders in the agricultural sector.
He added
“this is the surest way to secure our future, to improve the livelihood and health of our people, to reduce poverty and the cost of living, to improve food and national security is to invest in agriculture”
The government is identifying opportunities to continue rehabilitation of the Agriculture sector following the passage of hurricane Dean.
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