This in efforts to enhance operational efficiency, help better serve our communities and support our farmers.

Hon. Alfred Prospere, Minister for Agriculture encouraged staff to utilize the much-needed vehicles to perform the vital work of the Ministry and service the many sectors that provide food and ecological and agricultural sustenance to the country.

Hon. Prospere contends that the Agriculture Ministry remains dedicated to working with the UBEC Project to support the agricultural sector and ensuring food security.

Saint Lucia has signed on the CARICOM’s aim at reducing its food important bill by 25% by 2025.

The agricultural sector has been hit repeatedly by strong weather systems over the last 3 years prompting CARICOM states to broaden their discussion on loss and damage funding for countries. Climate Change remains a threat to the region despite the aggressive investment in infrastructure and resources by governments.