Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture , Forestry and Fisheries , has a mandate to contribute to the economic growth and sustainable development of Grenada .
This mandate places agriculture as one of the pillars of Grenada ’ s economy as the country focuses on achieving a significant level of food security and economic growth from this sector . While Grenada has recovered well from two hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 , in various sectors , the agricultural sector was an exception . Nevertheless , the Ministry is committed to the revitalization of the sector so as to restore its contribution to the socioeconomic development of the country .
The renewed emphasis on agriculture focuses on a replanting programme for nutmegs , much of which was destroyed following Hurricanes Ivan ( 2004 ) and Emily ( 2005 ), rehabilitation of the cocoa industry and supporting value additions , expanding livestock development ( especially small ruminants ) and expanding fruit orchards . Efforts are being made to get as much idle lands as possible under cultivation .
In order to achieve these , the restructuring and re-organization of the Ministry is necessary in order to provide improved leadership and support services .
The Ministry of Agriculture has responsibility for the following :
• Implementing Grenada ’ s Agricultural Policy ;
• I mplementation of the National Forestry Policy ;
• Translating and implementing other national policies relating to its mandate ; The development and management of an agricultural strategic plan ;
• Developing and implementing programmes that are economically viable , socially acceptable and environmentally sound ;
• Supporting programmes that would contribute to the economic and social well being of stakeholders ;
• Creating and maintaining an environment for enhancing productivity and competitiveness in the agricultural sector ;
• Facilitating the production of safe food ;
• Education and training – developing and implementing public awareness programmes and training stakeholders ;
• Collaborating with regional and international agencies including CARICOM , OECS , CARDI , IICA , FAO , EU and GEF ;
• Evaluating and strategizing to improve the management and delivery of all its function .
THE MINISTRY IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS :
• Administration
• Agronomy
• Bio Technology & Research
• Extension
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