MOU Signing between MOA & NFTO For Input Subsidies
Channel: Saint Lucia Government
Date: 2023-08-18

In a significant move to aid the recovery efforts of farmers following the impact of Hurricane Brett, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Rural Development has partnered with the National Fair Trade Organization (NFTO) to provide over four hundred thousand dollars of vital input subsidies to banana and plantain farmers. This collaboration signifies a momentous step as the Government extends its support beyond conventional boundaries, recognizing the pivotal role played by plantain farmers in the agricultural sector.