Praedial larceny and the scourge of monkeys are some of the systemic issues plaguing agriculture and a multi-pronged approach will be required to safeguard farmers’ livelihoods and get more people into production.

Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security Dr Shantal Munro-Knight said a number of long and short-term plans were being utilised, including public sensitisation campaigns, tracing of crops, and extended coverage of praedial larceny patrols.

During the launch of the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) Agricultural Statistics Platform at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Graeme Hall, Christ Church, yesterday, she said addressing praedial larceny was a challenge.