Farmers and Fisher folk play an integral role in ensuring that the nation is fed.

So says Parliamentary Representative for the Central Leeward Constituency, Dr. Orando Brewster.

He made this statement during the recent distribution ceremony at Barrouallie under the UBEC-CERC SVG Food Insecurity Project.

During the distribution ceremony held at the Keartons Hard Court, approximately 250 beneficiaries in Agricultural Region One from Richmond to Lowmans Hill received production implements, farm equipment and irrigation systems.

Minister Brewster said the distribution program will be continuing into 2025 as he encouraged farmers to maximize the use of the supplies being made available to them.

"We need all hands to be on deck, so this evening I'm happy to be here in Keartons in Central Leeward and I see a lot of Central Leeward Farmers in the crowd and I want you to make good use of these equipment that are going to be handed out here today, and I want to also say do not say some ah we ain't get because we have this programme going into next year to help the Farmers and Fisher-folks."

Minister Brewster reiterated the importance of farmers and fisher folk in food production and sustainability in the country.

"So, as we continue to assess with food production here in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, I want you to remember, if you don't remember everything that I have said here, that you are an important part of sustainability here in our country. Without you the farmers and fishers, our people cannot eat so you play a very vital role in sustaining lives here in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. So, I pray that you put all these equipment to good use and may the almighty God bless us that in 2025 we would have a good farming year."

SOURCE: National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC Radio)