Anegada farmers can increase supply of eggs to Tortola – Hon R. T. O’Neal
“Our population has increased now and so eggs that you produce can be marketed locally here in Tortola, same thing with vegetables that you produce here could be marketed on Tortola,” Hon O’Neal told the farmers at the opening ceremony for Farmers Week activity held on Anegada on Monday February 10, 2014.
He recalled the days when the populations were much smaller and egg production was a big thing on Anegada, they were more focused on marketing their eggs on St Thomas, USVI.
According to the district leader there is sufficient land to allow farmers of Anegada to produce large number of crops for local markets. “Even if we plant one tree, one banana tree or one avocado pear [tree], even if you plant five or six pumpkin or watermelon [trees] you would be adding to the production of vegetables and fruits that we need,” he stated also.
On the note of egg production at Anegada Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering has noted in his message to the farmers which was read by Chief Agricultural Officer Mr Bevin Braithwaithe that Anegada farmers have ventured into diversifying their agriculture production.
“..and this is evident by the current egg production taking place right here. From all appearances, it is doing exceptionally well and it is my understanding that sales extend beyond Anegada’s shores to our main island of Tortola,” stated Dr Pickering’s message.
The Minister in his message had also promised the farmers of Anegada that his government will ensure that services provided to the farmers are improved especially in the areas of technical support and an increased availability of agricultural supplies.
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