{"id":335386,"date":"2025-01-16T08:33:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=335386"},"modified":"2025-01-15T22:12:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T02:12:14","slug":"investment-in-agriculture-ensures-sectors-profitability-says-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/news\/investment-in-agriculture-ensures-sectors-profitability-says-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"Investment in agriculture ensures sector&#8217;s sustainability, says minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_335393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-335393\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-335393 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Roland-Royer-addressing-press-conference-1-642x353.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"352\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-335393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hon. Roland Royer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Agriculture Minister Roland Royer has said the government of Dominica remains steadfast in its commitment to investing in agriculture as a pillar of the nation\u2019s economic development.<\/p>\n<p>The minister was addressing a press conference held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room this week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy prioritizing sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing productivity, and supporting local farmers the government aims to strengthen food security, create job opportunities and promote rural development,\u201d he said. \u00a0\u201cThese investments not only contribute to the resilience of Dominica\u2019s agricultural sector in the face of climate change, but also foster long-term economic stability and prosperity for the entire country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Royer, through continued support the government ensures that agriculture will remain a vital and thriving part of Dominica\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>He announced that the journey of the agriculture livelihood and climate resilience project has been marked by significant milestones underpinned by resilience and adaptability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn April 2020, the project activated its first contingency emergency response component allocating US$3.6 Million to strengthen food security and health systems amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic,\u201d Royer explained.<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cIn April 2023, a second response component was activated, directing US$8Million towards addressing food security which was provided as a loan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said these measures highlight the project\u2019s ability to adapt to global challenges while remaining focused on its core objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he\u00a0 revealed that as of January 2024 the project has expended 70 percent of its revised budget of US$36.6 Million, which equals EC$98.8 Million.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAchievements under this project are both numerous and impactful through the distribution of inputs to 3713 farmers,\u201d he revealed. \u201cOver 400 acres of farmland have been restored.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He mentioned that livestock farming has also been restored and has seen tremendous support with building materials provided for over 120 structures, benefiting a wide range of farmers and supporting the local economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurther achievements include the completion of eight major infrastructural projects such as, the north east agricultural extension office, the Salisbury irrigation system and a tissue culture hardening facility at One Mile,\u201d Royer explained.<\/p>\n<p>He also pointed out that under the food security contingency response animal feed was distributed and contracts were secured for greenhouses, hydroponics systems and agro processing equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese efforts have been instrumental in strengthening food security and ensuring the livelihoods of our agricultural stakeholders,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Royer emphasized that this agricultural livelihood project is more than a recovery program, it is a blueprint for developing a sustainable agricultural sector, \u201caddressing immediate needs and laying the groundwork for long-term resilience paves the way for Dominica\u2019s agricultural sector to contribute EC$700 Million to GDP by 2030.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This he said is not merely a target, it is a shared vision for a stronger self-reliant Dominica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Agriculture Minister Roland Royer has said the government of Dominica remains steadfast in its commitment to investing in agriculture as a pillar of the nation\u2019s economic development. 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