Minister of Agriculture Hon. Saboto Caesar said that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has exhibited itself as a leader in the region in the cannabis industry.
One of the ways this country can reduce its food import bill, is to look at alternative sources of protein.
A number of Livestock farmers in North Leeward will benefit from a water tank distribution programme through the Ministry of Agriculture.
As the shortened hunting season for mammals, reptiles and birds continues on mainland Saint Vincent, an appeal has been made for hunters to desist from hunting in areas which have been designated as Forest Reserves and on private property.