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CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited several officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and a private farmer to sit with members over lunch to discuss increasing food security, by producing more poultry-meats, eggs, fruits and vegetables.
It was agreed that water storage by farmers is absolutely necessary in light of the tendency to drought and floods, in this uncertain climate.
Global climate-change has resulted in unusual patterns of rainfall and drought; therefore, storing rain and runoff is necessary on every farm and would therefore require the building of many small and large damps.
Although self-sufficient in egg production, the cost of chicken feed is likely to increase overtime; therefore, local production of poultry feed is likely to become a necessity if prices are to be held down.
The Cabinet will continue to encourage backyard gardening and increased food production across the country.
The abandoned coconut plantation in Barbuda, for example, is to be put to productive use working with the Barbuda Council.
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I wonder what they plan is we need food production without chemicals
Hope this includes real support for local farmers, not just big corporations.
More investment in hydroponics and sustainable farming would be a smart move.
Will there be incentives for young people to get into agriculture?
So many past initiatives have failed—hope this time it’s different.
Any plans for drought-resistant crops and better water management?
Great to see food security being prioritized—this is essential for our future!
More investment in hydroponics and sustainable farming would be a smart move.
Why would you use that image? A White hand holding all the sustenance, with Black hands open in supplication! ARE YOU NOT AWARE THAT THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD SEES US? Why feed into such negative tropes? Please be more responsible with your messaging!!!
Is this for real ?
How many times has the Government stated we need to achieve food security.
Other than the new Minister of Agriculture holding a meeting with farmers and stating the need for a new location for the central market, no significant new ideas or initiatives.
Where are the plans and the schedule to achieve stated goals?
In fact Max Hurst says we have to aim for food sovereignty.
What a laught!