Unproductive farmers will have land taken away under new initiative
By Cory Wayland
Those farmers who have been leased land but are not producing will see their lands being taken away from them.
This new initiative will give these farmers 30 days “from today to put their land into production. Failing this, government will reallocate the acreage to farmers and corporates who are ready to cultivate”.
“Now, the Ministry of Agriculture, they do have a registry of all of the farmlands in Antigua that have been leased by government and so 30 days and there is no action, then the ministry will identify farmers who have been productive and who would require additional farmlands to bring their farming up to another level, and they will be assigned these farmlands once they are capable of operating these farmlands and so it’s a simple criteria. Don’t perform, then it’s assigned to performers,” Cabinet Spokesperson Maurice Merchant explained.
Cabinet underscored that this measure is not a punitive one, but it is very necessary at this time to ensure the nation’s agricultural assets are fully contributing to food security, employment, and sustainable economic resilience.
This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2025/11/22/unproductive-farmers-will-have-land-taken-away-under-new-initiative. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

About the author
Cory Wayland is the Social Media Co-ordinator at Antigua.News, where he manages digital content strategy, audience engagement, and real-time news publications across social platforms. With a keen eye for trending topics and a commitment to factual storytelling, Cory plays a key role in shaping the online voice of Antigua.News.
Read our editorial standards and corrections policy. Spotted an error? Contact the newsroom.
More from Antigua and Barbuda
View section
Freeland Challenges Qualifier Schedule as College Commitments Complicate Team Selection
Basketball president says the timing of another qualifying round created difficulties for overseas players and added financial pressure
By Shermain Bique-Charles
School League Referee Calls for Investigation Into Alleged Verbal Abuse by Grammar School Coach
Devon Ollivere is seeking a public apology and safeguards for match officials following an alleged confrontation with Chesley Browne at Radio Range Football Field.
By Editorial Staff
Janica Adams Earns Special Recognition at Regional Tourism Youth Congress
Antigua and Barbuda’s Junior Minister of Tourism impressed with a creative destination pitch highlighting culture, adventure and bun and cheese ice cream.
By Shermain Bique-Charles
Dr Benjamin Calls for Community-Based Mental Health Care to Replace Clarevue Model
The consultant psychiatrist says meaningful reform must include housing, family support and direct involvement from people living with mental health conditions
By Shermain Bique-Charles
Comments (11)
Juju Bee November 22, 2025, 12:48 PM
Dark Chocolate November 22, 2025, 5:53 PM
Wadadli4ever November 24, 2025, 8:11 AM
Faithful National # 1 November 22, 2025, 1:11 PM
Freeda November 22, 2025, 3:17 PM
Lena November 22, 2025, 5:08 PM
Tromos November 22, 2025, 7:07 PM
Informed citizen November 22, 2025, 11:10 PM
Mike November 23, 2025, 9:57 AM
Lillian November 23, 2025, 7:45 PM
Heather November 24, 2025, 12:50 PM