Shaun Baugh (left), principal director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries, presents trophy to Champion Cattle Farmer Carlton Smith at the Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Trelawny on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
Growth in Agriculture Contributes to Lower Import Bill
Growth of 17 per cent in the agricultural sector in 2016 resulted in a reduction of US$6 million in the country’s food-import bill up to October, says Principal Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Shaun Baugh. He pointed out that the positive performance of the sector is also ensuring that the nation’s food-security needs are met. Addressing the opening of the annual Hague Agricultural and Livestock show at the Hague grounds in Falmouth, Trelawny, on March 1, Mr. Baugh said that while the stakeholders have all right to celebrate the gains that have been...
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