The Ministry of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute have been working with farmers in Region One to develop new crops such as spices, including turmeric, black pepper, ginger and nutmeg, the Government Information Agency said in a release.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud and a team of officials last Saturday visited several communities in Region One and its sub-region and held interactive sessions with residents, miners and farmers.
The Agriculture Ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs looking at various agricultural activities to promote and involve
