According to the MP, several schools in Babonneau have incorporated modern agricultural practices, including greenhouse cultivation and aquaponics, into their programmes.

“We really try hard to get the young people to go into agriculture. And for us to do that, we have to start from the schools,” Dr. Albert-Poyotte explained.

The MP stressed that these agricultural initiatives not only prepare students for careers in agriculture but also align with the government’s broader vision of strengthening food security and expanding agro-tourism opportunities.

“About three of the schools in the Babonneau constituency have greenhouses. The Babonneau Secondary School has aquaponic and hydroponic agriculture in the school yard. In De Barras, they have a greenhouse. In Fond Assau, they have greenhouses, and in Babonneau Primary, they have greenhouses. They have land space for them to engage in agricultural programmes,” she said.

Turning to politics, Dr. Albert-Poyotte brushed off suggestions that her candidacy may be challenged in the next general election by United Workers’ Party hopeful, Titus Preville.

She instead framed the race as a fair contest in which “the better one will prevail.”

“I don’t know why you use that word challenge… describe it as a contest,” she said.

“Titus Preville was born in Babonneau. I’ve known Titus as a student, and then he left to go to university, and he improved himself. So if he’s willing to come back and help develop Babonneau, he’ll be most welcome. I think the question some people are asking me is why has he been missing in action for so many years?”

Dr. Albert-Poyotte expressed confidence that her track record of development in Babonneau will resonate with voters as the constituency continues to grow in agricultural prominence.