As we collectively prepare to set the conditions for food security, it is critical for the Caribbean nations to “take in front”, as we say, and implement proper strategies and arrangements to ensure that we mitigate its negative impact.
It is within this context that the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has embraced the highly regarded “Jagdeo Initiative” endorsing the creation of the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority.
Conceptually, the authority promises to be a venture that will ensure regional Food and Nutrition Security through the promotion of a sustainable regional agricultural sector.