Arrangements are being made by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, to make specific foods more readily available to the public, as part of its COVID-19 Food Security and Risk Mitigation Plan. The Ministry made the announcement on Friday, noting that these foods are intended to boost the immune system. They include; 1.Ginger2.Turmeric3. Rough… Continue Reading →
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Fair Trade organization has been called upon to implement systems so as to encourage more young people to become interested in farming. The call came from Coordinator of the Windward Islands Farmers Association, WINFA Kozel Peters-Fraser at the opening of the Organization’s 15th Annual Assembly at the Memorial Hall…. Continue Reading →
Some sixty stakeholders in the agricultural sector and social protection agencies across the country will attend the Symposium, as part of activities leading up to World Food Day 2015. The symposium is aimed at heightening public awareness on the contribution of social protection programs towards poverty reduction and food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and… Continue Reading →
An appeal has been made for more women throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines to get involved in Agriculture. This call was made by a number of females who are currently employed at the Orange Hill Horticultural Research and Development Complex. The females are of the view that many opportunities exist within the Agricultural Industry… Continue Reading →
The Forestry Department in the Ministry of Agriculture has expressed concern about river poisoning, which appears to be on the rise. Forestry Officer Bradford Latham, says although this practice is traditionally carried out during the Easter period, there have been reports of rivers being poisoned during the month of January Mr. Latham said the reports… Continue Reading →
Agriculture Minister Saboto Caesar says there has been an increase in the export of Bananas from St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the Regional Market during the first week of this year. This he says is in comparison to the same period last year. The Minister tells NBC News that despite this increase, Banana Farmers… Continue Reading →
The President of the South Windward Action Producers Co-operative, Chezley Scipio has welcomed the move towards the establishment of more Farmers Co-operatives here. Mr. Scipio spoke on the benefits to be derived from co-operatives, during his remarks at the launch of the Co-operative Farmers Market at Heritage Square this month. He urged the Ministry of… Continue Reading →