Agriculture Ministry on drive to boost domestic food production ahead of Christmas season

The Ministry of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to boost domestic food production ahead of the Christmas season, targeting farmers with access to reliable water supply and underutilised land.

This is aimed at increasing the availability of vegetables, fruits and other high-demand agricultural commodities during the festive season.

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, provided details in a statement to the House of Representatives on November 3 on the impact of the prolonged dry conditions on the agricultural sector, the interventions undertaken by the Government to support farmers and fishers, and production outlook as the Christmas season approaches.