Yesterday, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) made a significant donation of dasheen to the Ministry of Health, His Majesty’s Prison, the Zero Hunger Trust Fund, and several churches.
The donation ceremony took place at the Montreal Green House Park cold storage facility. CARDI’s Local Representative, Donowa Jackson, explained that the dasheen had been part of a post-harvest trial using a biological agent that prevents rot and spoilage. He emphasized that this biological agent is a safer alternative to the chemicals traditionally used.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Health and Area Representative for Marriaqua, Hon. St. Clair “Jimmy” Prince, highlighted the importance of dasheen as a key crop for the agriculturally rich constituency. He praised CARDI and the Ministry of Agriculture for their work in ensuring the availability of safe and healthy food.
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Saboto Ceasar, also commended CARDI’s ongoing collaboration with the ministry to support the sustainable growth of the dasheen industry, emphasizing its significance to national food security and economic growth.
The donation underscores CARDI’s commitment to fostering sustainable agriculture and supporting local communities.
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