A Value Chain Assessment Workshop for Soursop and Seamoss farmers will culminate tomorrow with in field visits to various farms.
This as the Ministry of Agriculture with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization FAO has concluded that Soursop and Sea moss are the two commodities that warrant enhanced support.
A Value Chain Assessment Workshop commenced on Monday, which brought together stakeholders from the seamoss and soursop value chains to delve into critical issues hindering their growth and development.
The objective is to formulate practical and effective strategies for upgrading these chains.
Acknowledging the significant contribution that soursop has made to Grenada’s foreign exchange earnings in the past decade, as well as the emerging interest in Seamoss, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Aaron Francois, emphasized the importance of further enhancing their potential through increased focus and support.
Within this initiative, the FAO is actively engaged in evaluating and appraising the soursop and sea moss industries.
Agriculture Development Specialist affiliated with FAO, Jefferson Jaikissoon, stresses the importance of bolstering the resilience and competitiveness of these sectors at the local, regional, and international levels.
The National Coordinator for the project Daniel Lewis says this initiative primarily focuses on the development of value chains by maximizing their full potential.
