PM Roosevelt Skerrit asks farmers to increase production ahead of international airport
Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit advised farmers to grow more produces as the air connectivity to Dominica is expected to increase because of international airport.
Thursday, 17th March 2022

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Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit stated that there is a need for frank conversations among all stakeholders to address the current state of production. "Based on the recurring discussions with farmers, consumers the, I believe there is a vast disconnect in our general approach to production and sale. As a government, we have therefore decided on targeted interventions in the sector to assist enterprises to source, produce and connect to the market," said PM Skerrit. He stated that interventions are intended to enhance the business and entrepreneurship capacities of farmers, fishers and small agro-processors across Dominica. "We must be more coordinated in our efforts to march our productions to the local and regional demands," said PM Skerrit. Furthermore, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit stated that the government would continue their support to farmers, such as facilitating machinery, equipment, supplies and construction. He said under $22 million grant improvements of roads in many communities across Dominica is undergoing. PM said Dominica is doing well in the production of Dasheen, Yam, Plantains, and there is the potential of a vast increase in sales of Dominican produce abroad.Latest
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