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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Mar 01 2016 – The Agricultural Sector in St. Kitts and Nevis is vital for sustained economic growth.
“By 2016, agriculture will be innovative, resilient and sustainable, supporting food and nutrition security, viable livelihoods, economic linkages and biodiversity conservation,” Quarantine Officer at the Department of Agriculture Jeanelle Kelly said.
“This is the vision as set out in the Agricultural Development Strategy for 2013-2016. The Strategic Framework for the Department of Agriculture is embodied in the 2013-2016 Agricultural Development Strategy Plan.”
The quarantine officer stated that three distinct, yet interconnected Agricultural Development Goals were developed and aimed to: provide safe, affordable and stable food for food and nutrition security; generate innovative and profitable agri-businesses for growth and development; and create sustainable and resilient farming systems capable of adapting to hazards and climate change.
Ms. Kelly further noted that the agricultural sector has been making important contributions to economic integration and growth, improved quality of life and environmental health.
