MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE RETURNS FROM ITALY

November 20, 2009

According to a government press release, Minister Montero addressed the forum, focusing on the impact of food security in rural communities. He mentioned technology and financial assistance as a way to keep farm families from migrating to urban areas. The minister also highlighted the importance of research and development that focus on products that are market demand driven. In closing the minister stated that developing countries such as Belize are not longer interested in listening to the words but demanding actions, policies and strategies that will seriously address issues on food security to end hunger in the region.

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