Basseterre, Saint. Kitts – Nevis
April 01, 2008 (CUOPM)
The governing St. Kitts – Nevis Labour Administration is giving local farmers more land for crop and livestock production.
According to the post-cabinet statement, the growth in the tourism industry, the high cost of imported food, and the availability of fertile land provide an opportunity for local farmers to expand their businesses and for new farmers to get onboard.
The Cabinet at its meeting on Monday, in response to the increasing demand by local farmers for agricultural land for crop and livestock farming, approved the distribution of 20 acres of land to small local farmers in the Estridge, Mansion and Phillips areas.