On Friday 6 June 2025, ten (10) livestock farmers will each receive one pure bred pig, as the Veterinary Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry commences placement of the specially procured animals into the hands of local farmers.<\/p>\n
Fifteen (15) additional farmers are earmarked as recipients and are currently undergoing assessment by the ministry\u2019s livestock team to determine their eligibility as custodians of the pure-bred pigs.<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of Friday\u2019s distribution, Minister for Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Hon. Lennox J Andrews described the investment of approximately US $23million to purchase and import the pure-bred animals as a serious indication of Government\u2019s commitment to driving the agricultural sector forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur plan via this food security enhancement project is to significantly boost the production of quality meat to satisfy first the local and then regional markets\u201d, Minister Andrews stated.<\/p>\n
The first ten beneficiaries were chosen following an intense evaluation process which covered areas of infrastructure, husbandry, waste management, record keeping and development plans.<\/p>\n
Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Dr. Kimond Cummings says the project aims to preserve genetic material so that Grenada can subsequently omit the need to continually import new genetics.<\/p>\n
The key objective of this component of the project is to boost the production of meat, enhance the development of Grenada\u2019s genetic stock, and increase profitability, consequently improving the income and livelihood of farmers.<\/p>\n
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Isaac Bhagwan is convinced that the investment will lead to great outcomes for the farmers and the nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the biggest investment of the Government\/Ministry of Agriculture to date in the livestock sector and given the programme\u2019s objectives, we expect nothing short of good returns and profitability for our livestock farmers\u201d.<\/p>\n
468 animals were imported in January, comprising 144 pigs, 159 goats and 165 sheep under Component 4 of the World Bank Food Enhancement Security Project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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