5000 Antigua Black plantlets to be transplanted this week by Carol-Faye Bynoe-George
The third phase of the Antigua Black Rehabilitation Project is scheduled for this week.
The plantlets previously received from the lab in St. Vincent was under the care of technicians for the hardening process.
It is anticipated that after the completion of the hardening stage of the plantlets done at CARDI, the transplanting of 5000 plantlets will be during the 18th and 19th February.
Simultaneously, at Cades Bay Agricultural Station, with the assistance from APUA pipelines for water, under the supervision of Mr. Bradbury Browne the irrigation system and other preparation were done.
Today, 17th February, the final phase of the land prepping is in process and near completion.
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Great to see efforts to boost local agriculture!
Hope there’s a solid plan to ensure these plantlets thrive and benefit farmers in the long run.
Niceee… But would love to see more initiatives like this for other crops too.
Why don’t YOU go do it!!! If you “would love to see…” then follow up your big chat with ACTION!!!!!
This is a good thing.