Trinidad's Needs A Government Subsidized Agriculture Buyback Program
Trinidad and Tobago Breadfruit and Mango Commission
Lets get back to our agricultural roots. When I was a child growing up in Trinidad, fruits was something we never had to worry, about far less import from other countries. Fruits were always abundant. mangoes, cashews, portugals, chenets were all fruits of abundant supply and so was the breadfruit.
Those Mini bombs that damage rooftops are now a valuable worldwide healthy food choice. So there is a high demand for them.
Over the years we have seen a decline in fruit and agricultural production within the country. People opt to destroy fruit bearing trees instead of putting them to use.
One breadfruit tree can feed a family of 4 for 14 years.
Phillip Alexander
What was once originally classified as "slave food" is now a powerful healthy food.
For those abroad longing for our food. Isn't it funny that the things that used to be fed to the slaves are now valuable food comodities. Oxtail, shrimp, pig tails were usually given to the slaves after the masters had the other parts of the animal.
Whoever said that money does not grow on trees never had a lemon tree.
A well-designed buyback program can encourage farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices. The government can set criteria for participating in the program, such as adhering to environmentally friendly farming methods or promoting organic production. This approach promotes sustainable land management, reduces chemical inputs, preserves biodiversity, and protects natural resources, contributing to long-term environmental sustainability.
Coconut vendors currently will go around the country buying coconuts from average citizens. They mapped out the locations of coconut producing trees. We propose to do this on a national level.
Ensuring an adequate supply of locally produced food is crucial for a country's food security. By implementing a subsidized buyback program, the government can incentivize farmers to increase agricultural production. This initiative reduces reliance on food imports, strengthens domestic food production capabilities, and enhances the country's ability to meet the nutritional needs of its population.
Agriculture plays a significant role in providing employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. By supporting farmers through a buyback program, the government can stimulate agricultural activities, create jobs, and contribute to rural economic development. This initiative helps alleviate poverty, reduce urban migration, and promote sustainable livelihoods in rural communities.
Trinidad needs to go back to its roots and become an agricultulal based island. With focus on feeding the island population first
Trinidad and Tobago Database of Breadfruit, Mango and Valuable Trees
Click here to register your agricultural products and fruit trees.
In summary, a government-subsidized agriculture buyback program in Trinidad would address various challenges faced by farmers, contribute to price stability, support small-scale farmers, enhance food security, promote rural employment and economic development, foster environmental sustainability, and encourage value addition in the agricultural sector.
