During the 2024 budget announcement, Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed a substantial increase in the nominal output of the agriculture sector.
The sector’s average output before the pandemic was $66.7 million, experiencing a 40% surge to $94.8 million from 2020 to 2023. The projected output for 2024 is set at $110 million.
Prime Minister Browne credited the growth to his government’s commitment, highlighting investments and incentives.
He acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly water scarcity affecting productivity.
To address this, the government plans to construct additional dams and maintain waterways, with technological collaboration from China.
In response to challenges, the government promotes innovative farming practices like hydroponics and aquaponics, aiming to enhance the sector’s resilience.
The Minister of Agriculture will outline specific initiatives, envisioning a future with enhanced food security and sovereignty for all in Antigua and Barbuda.
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If the government truly cared about agriculture and the growth of it, by now it would be the law that all hotels and touristy restaurants must purchase at least 45% of their produce from local farmers, manufacturers, etcetera.
Just buy land in Dominica and St Lucia, plant food and export to Antigua at a reduced rate. Leave Antigua for Tourism.
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