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Antigua.news Antigua and Barbuda Ministry Expands Fleet to Strengthen Agricultural Services

Ministry Expands Fleet to Strengthen Agricultural Services

24 March 2026 - 07:48

Ministry Expands Fleet to Strengthen Agricultural Services

24 March 2026 - 07:48
Ministry Expands Fleet to Strengthen Agricultural Services

Minister Anthony Smith with heavy duty Agriculture equipment

The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy has begun receiving a new fleet of heavy-duty equipment and tractors as part of efforts to expand the ministry’s agricultural support capacity.

Ministry Expands Fleet to Strengthen Agricultural Services

Agriculture Heavy equipment fleet set to expand Ministry capabilities

The equipment acquisition marks an expansion of the ministry’s heavy-duty equipment department, which officials say will allow for broader assistance to farmers across Antigua and Barbuda.

According to Minister Anthony Smith, the new machinery will be deployed for land clearing, pond and dam construction, land preparation, and farm road repair.

The minister said the procurement is part of a wider plan to increase agricultural productivity and strengthen food security.

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3 Comments

  1. Awesome stuff but please maintain this equipment on a regular basis so that all stakeholders can get the most out of it.

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  2. Very good. Time now to ramp up production

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  3. I like what i see

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