Senator Kazim Hosein, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, distributed approximately $5 million in cheques to 50 farmers on Friday.
These farmers were all recipients of the Agricultural Finance Support Programme (Agro-Incentive Grant), which was introduced in 2018 and disbursed over $25 million to more than 200 stakeholders.
The program seeks to empower farmers to modernise their facilities, adopt new technologies, and improve efficiency and safety in their agricultural practices. It has been highly influential in achieving its goals.
During the 6th cycle of the Agricultural Finance Support Programme distribution ceremony, which took place on February 23rd, 2024, at the City Hall Auditorium in San Fernando, Minister Hosein urged the farming community to make use of the various services offered by the Ministry.
He confidently stated that “the grants and services offered through the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries are specifically designed to engage and empower farmers and fisherfolk, and have proven to be highly effective in promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By doing so, the region can take a significant step towards reducing its food import bill and achieving greater food security.”