THIRTY FARMERS CONTRACTED TO SUPPLY PRODUCE AS PART OF A TRIAL PROGRAM UNDER THE SEVEN CROPS PROJECT.

In an effort to ensure a consistent supply of produce throughout the year, the Department of Agriculture, the Saint Lucia Marketing Board, and the Taiwan Technical Mission has entered into a contractual agreement with a core of farmers.

This comes on the heels of a six-month contract commissioned last year, where 20 farmers were scheduled to supply a variety of crops as part of a trial program. A total of 30 farmers were contracted under the July 21 arrangement.

According to the Chairman of the Saint Lucia Marketing Board, Mr. Emmanuel Clery, this new purchase agreement aims to deepen relationships between the Saint Lucia Marketing Board and local farmers, resulting in a more effective food marketing plan.

The seven crops targeted under the “Enhancement of the Efficiency of Production Distribution Supply Chain in the Fruits and Vegetable Sector Project,” commonly known as the Seven Crops Project, would be among the crops expected to be supplied by farmers.

Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Saint Lucia,  H.E. Peter Chia-yen Chen, commended all stakeholders on their efforts to ensure the success of the Seven Crops Project.

The Ministry of Agriculture continues to underline its commitment to supporting agricultural stakeholders and ensuring a thriving economy.