The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking steps to ensure stability in food supply and prices amid the current hot, dry conditions.

Speaking with JIS News in an interview on Tuesday, Portfolio Minister, Floyd Green, acknowledged the strain on the market due to the heat but assured consumers that targeted interventions are under way to restore stability.

“With the increased heat, it does mean that there is normally a downturn in supply during this period. I want our consumers to rest assured that we will be taking the requisite steps to help bolster local production,” he said.