Minister

Hon. Saboto Caesar
Biography

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  Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour.
The Ministry is the institutional body of the state responsible for the 
formulation, articulation and implementation of all policies and plans relating to Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour. 
The administrative arm of this Ministry is responsible for:
   - The co-ordination of all programmes of the various Departments, Divisions and Units.
  - The maintenance of communication with local, regional and international bodies affecting the functions of the Ministry.
  - The administration of revenue and expenditure transactions approved by Parliament.

The Ministry of Agriculture will be placing significant focus on vegetable production in time for opening of the Sandals Resort next year.

Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar speaking on NBC Radio on Wednesday, 24th August, 2023 said that next year they would not want to see requests for more import permits to bring more vegetables to the country.

The Minister of the Agriculture encouraged the farmers to diversify their farming with crops that have a shorter reaping period.

 

Source: National Broadcasting Corporation

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