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Agri-Expo Fair moves to New Providence
By BIS
Feb 23, 2010 - 10:19:54 PM

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Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon Lawrence S ‘Larry’ Cartwright admires straw work during the Exuma agri-business fair last weekend. (BIS photo/Derek Smith)

Nassau, Bahamas - The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources’ all-Bahamas agri-expo moves to New Providence on Thursday at the Gladstone Road Agriculture Centre.

It will be officially opened 10am by Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon Lawrence S ‘Larry’ Cartwright.

The expo will feature products in the categories of ornamental, vegetable, root crops, fruits, poultry, marine resources and livestock.

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Officials show off produce during last weekend’s Exuma agri-business fair. Pictured from left are Ministry of Agriculture’s First Assistant Secretary Tellis Mullings; Exuma MP Anthony Moss; Administrator Ivan Ferguson and Chief Councillor Teddy Clarke. (BIS photo/Derek Smith)

It is a partnership between the Government and stakeholders - producers, buyers and educators.

Last weekend was Exuma’s turn to show off its wares.

Under the central theme, ‘Progressing Toward Food Security’, expos are next scheduled for Andros, Cat Island and Abaco.

The Ministry had envisaged holding a national expo every year at the Gladstone Road Agricultural Center in New Providence. Two such expos were held.

“However, based on the interest, demand and request from the Family Islands,” said Mr Cartwright, “the vision was expanded and our focus refined and we are hosting with local support ten such expos throughout The Bahamas.

“In realizing the expanded vision, we called upon farmers, administrators, teachers, consumers, buyers and sellers, fishermen and producers throughout The Bahamas to plan and organize island-based expos.

“The full support of the Government is being given to these expos. Funds are allocated in our 2009/10 budget to supply seed money.”

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Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources’ First Assistant Secretary Tellis Mullings shows off what Exuma can produce during last weekend’s agri-business fair. (BIS photo/Derek Smith)

Mr Cartwright said the Ministry has determined to progress toward food security by encouraging increased production in the areas of vegetable, root crops, fruits, poultry, marine resources and livestock.

The Ministry is also mandated to address issues that adversely impact marine resources.

“In this regard,” he said, “we have created marine protected areas, and closed the seasons for the harvesting of lobster, grouper and stone crab to ensure their adequacy and sustainability. “

An assessment of agriculture and fisheries with the assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization is being undertaken.

“Friendly competition is a part of the National Expo,” said Mr Cartwright. “This encourages the best among producers to achieve the best they can. With these island expos, judging for the nationals begins.

“This process now allows for wider and fairer assessments to take place. In February 2011 at the culminating event the National Agribusiness Expo competitors in myriad areas will learn who the winners are.”


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