Agriculture Senator reports on Livestock and Poultry Consultation
3 MAY 2021, ST GEORGE’S: In keeping with his stated approach in representing farmers and fishers, Senator for Agriculture and Fisheries, Roderick St. Clair, held a consultation with the Livestock and Poultry Farmers on 8 April 2021 in the Deluxe Cinema, Grenville, St. Andrew. Farmers from various parishes representing rabbit, poultry, small ruminants, cattle and pigs were present. Farmers highlighted the need for them to be working together and establishing a database so that farmers can stay in touch with each other and share information. The poultry farmers expressed concerns that their poultry association needs to be revamped to provide much-needed services through its office. There was a call for more significant support for livestock extension service from the Ministry of Agriculture, housing for small ruminants, fencing, and labour support through the Government’s IMANI programme. The high cost of livestock feed, possible dumping of frozen chicken (importation priced below co