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$1 million in agro-processing equipment is being used to boost the local food industry. On Saturday, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar opened the Brechin Castle Agro-Processing Facility in Couva.
Persad-Bissessar told the gathering that Brechin Castle has become part of a new agricultural future for Trinidad and Tobago. She said: “After more than 11 years, the former packing house has been transformed into a modern agro-processing facility equipped with three fully automated stainless steel processing lines. It can now turn locally cultivated root crops, vegetables, and fruits into value-added, export-ready products that meet international food safety and quality standards.”
The Prime Minister said products made from local produce can now carry greater commercial value and stronger regional and international market potential. “This is agriculture driven not only by cultivation, but also by processing, branding, exports, and innovation. This facility also strengthens food security, reduces dependence on food imports, and helps build a more resilient economy.”
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