Agriculture Ministry continues Farmer Registration programme
The farmer identification card registration process in Antigua and Barbuda is gaining momentum.
This process, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, is the preparatory phase for issuing the farmer’s identification cards.
The focus at this time is crop and livestock farmers.
Farmers from various districts, who have been recommended by their district extension officers and other interested producers are actively participating in the process.
This ongoing registration effort aims to systematically include all bona fide producers, ensuring a comprehensive national farmers database and registry.
Farmers are encouraged to reach out to their district officers or the Agricultural Extension Division for information on how to register and learn the benefits of obtaining their identification cards.
“We want to ensure the farming community that this initiative is not a ruse, but simply an official proof of identity to allow for better planning and management of support services and incentives offered by the Minister of Agriculture”, said Extension Officer Ika Fergus.
He said the Ministry of Agriculture remains committed to supporting the agricultural community by enhancing the sector’s growth and development as one of the methods in securing food availability and safety for the nation’s consumption.
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