The development of the livestock industry on the island of Carriacou will be one of the key focus areas as government works on plans to enhance the nation’s agriculture sector.
Livestock development was among issues discussed during an official visit to Carriacou by Sen. the Hon. Adrian Thomas, Minister for Agriculture.
Minister Thomas, who held discussions with his colleague, the Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs and Local Government, Hon. Tevin Andrews and other senior officials, said focus will be placed on the blackbelly sheep.
Carriacou has been without an abattoir for many years and setting up one, according to the government officials, will form part of the livestock project that is being developed.
For Sen. Andrews, he is expecting greater collaboration between his ministry and Minister Thomas’ ministry.
Senior Agricultural Officer Lauren St Louis and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Kimond Cummings were part of the minister’s visiting team to Carriacou.
Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs
I think it is wonderful that you all are working together to get this done. There is absolutely no reason Grenada should not be producing its own meat, food, spices, juices, seasonings, and everything else. Grenada’s soil is rich, and I do believe we can grow just about anything in the lands. I am here in the US, soon to be home again. I have had a serious garden for over ten years, here in Maryland. If I can do it in this adverse weather, I am sure most of my fellow Grenadians can do it. My parents, and just about every other adult I knew growing up, grew their own crops. If you did not have lands, you worked for someone who did, and you received free food. Just about every Sunday, my Dad would take a trunk full of provision to our pastor, and church members. They helped us, and we gave back. That’s how we operated. Now that we have this great team, with PM Mitchell at the helm, I know we can build a Grenada that is much, much better than before. We need people on the ground in the different parishes, motivating the farmers. We have to come up with inclusive projects, to educate and promote growing your own food, and even your own live stock. Christmas is coming. I recall getting up real early with my Mom, to buy meat from our neighbors. We did not have to go to the market, and wonder which butcher to by from, because of sanitation issues. It was all good. I’d like to see us do a much better job at providing food for our people. Please continue the good work, and know that God is with you all.