Agriculture Ministry to Launch Campaign to Increase Local Food Consumption
Calling Farmers | September 12, 2019
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is set to work closely with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on a number of projects geared at boosting agriculture production. Portfolio Minister Audley Shaw says the projects will also allow the Ministry to capitalise on opportunities available locally.
Presenter: Andrae Palmer
Producer: Andrae Palmer
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