Shipment of fertilizer donated by the Kingdom of Morocco (photo by Everton Barnes)
The Ministry of Agriculture, through its Extension Division, will begin distributing fertilizers this week to registered farmers and institutions across Antigua and Barbuda.
The fertilizers, donated by the Kingdom of Morocco, have been described by the ministry as a “timely contribution” in support of local agricultural production.
Distribution will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. according to the following schedule:
• Tuesday, September 2 – Northeast district
• Wednesday, September 3 – South Central district
• Thursday, September 4 – Northwest district
• Friday, September 5 – Southeast, Southwest, backyard gardeners, and Barbuda
• Monday, September 8 – Relevant institutions, schools, and farmers who missed earlier collection dates
The ministry has encouraged farmers to contact their respective district officers or the Agriculture Extension Division for further information.
Farmers dont need fertilizers. They need water. Let’s get it right. Coconut trees are drying out. Fruits are not bearing. We need water.
With all the fertilizer the fruits won’t grow without water. What is being done about the damns on farms
Good move. Fertilizer is expensive these days, so this will definitely help farmers cut costs.
This is nice, but what about long-term support for farmers? Fertilizer helps now, but sustainability matters too.
This could really help small-scale farmers increase yields and incomes.