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‘Grow More’ campaign ensures sufficient food supply for Christmas

Dec 01, 2008 News

The vigorous implementation of initiatives such as the ‘Grow More’ campaign, along with the extensive support to farmers and other producers of food have seen an upward progression of food production, which will augur well, not only for the ability to meet export demands, but also to adequately supply the local market.

This is according to Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud, who says that as such, “I see no need for large scale importation of commodities such as chicken and eggs during this period.”

He added that the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables was also ample to meet the expected demand for the upcoming holidays.

According to Persaud, the ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening the agriculture sector has contributed significantly to a marked increase in food production over the last several months.

Key stakeholders in the poultry industry recently assured that there will be an adequate supply of chicken and eggs for the Christmas season.

Head of State, President Bharrat Jagdeo, had also recently pointed out that the decline in oil prices on the international market and Government’s move to reduce the duty on gasoline, diesel and kerosene, the cost of production and transportation among other factors, “should see a corresponding reduction in the cost of living.”

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