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 and Rural Transformation.
Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Qu Dongyu, has said that achieving 'Zero Hunger' is not only about addressing hunger, but also nourishing people, while nurturing the planet.
Vincentians are being encouraged to eat more locally produced food, as this country joins with the global community in observing 'World Food Day'.
Chief Agricultural Officer, Mr. Ashley Caine, has pointed to the advancements made in the Agricultural Sector over the years.