Agriculture

Land Bank Project
The Ministry Of Agriculture is seeking to boost the number of farmers in Grenada while taking steps to finally address the food security issues which were made more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. Land is now being provided for citizens of various age groups who are interested in farming.

Addressing Fishermen Concerns
Fishermen called for government intervention and that call was answered with promises to address the challenges that exist.

Cannabis Update
Consultations on decriminalization of cannabis are nearing completion with reviews to go before cabinet within the coming days. That’s according to Minister of Agriculture Peter David, who provided the latest update on Wednesday.

A FARMERS CRY
Livestock farmers in the St. Paul’s area are in distress as they continue to lose their animals to vicious dogs. The most recent attack took place on the weekend. Richard Simon a livestock farmer in Bay Garden St Paul’s, said the pain has been overwhelming for him and...

AGRICULTURE RISK INSURANCE
Making livelihoods better – agriculture crop insurance. minister for agriculture Peter David, is presently attending the 37th conference of the FAO in Latin America and the Caribbean held in Ecuador this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG2cY0VkQTw...

UNDER REPORTING PRAEDIAL LARCENY
Commissioner of police Edvin martin believes under-reporting by farmers gives a false account of the Praedial larceny issue in Grenada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fP3YeIcNuU

BEST PRACTICES FOR COCOA PRODUCTION
Efforts are being made to improve the quality and increase production of locally grown cocoa, through a train the trainers program held in the big parish recently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQWTo3-DxrI

TEEN CHALLENGE IN AGRICULTURE
The ministry of agriculture is engaging a non-profit organization in a training and development program for youth and young adults, particularly centered on agriculture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DKeU2MxPn8

MINISTER VISITS FARMERS IN CHAMPFLUR
Meet and greet with farmers is the ministry of agriculture's way of garnering an understanding of farmers' challenges and how the ministry can assist in improving food security and increasing production. For the second time the Chinese ambassador visited farmers....

LOOKING FOR POSITIVE PROPOSAL
Organisations and officials with vested interest in the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana met once again for further discussions on the issue. The hope is that some piece of legislation can be out in place sooner rather than later....