Ramsammy outlines five-year agri plan to IDB officials

Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy on Tuesday outlined a five-year development plan for the sector, including the use of bio-fuel and agro technology, during a meeting with representatives from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Ramsammy noted that the strategy will also include agro-diversification, water management, infrastructure development and financing mechanisms, the Government Information Agency (GINA) has reported. IDB Decision Chief of the Environment, Rural Development and Disaster Risk Management Hector Malarin, said though