Farmers appeal for review of Agriculture and Fisheries Incentives Bill

Nearly 200 farmers have decided to join forces in an effort to convince the government to repeal the Agriculture and Fisheries Incentives Bill, which was passed in the House last week Tuesday.

This was one of the conclusions of a meeting held with the farmers by the United Workers Party on Wednesday in Ti Rocher, Micoud. The Party, after opposing the Agriculture and Fisheries Incentives Bill stated that it was imperative to meet with the farmers to explain their findings.

Parliamentary Representative for Micoud South Arsene James expressed disappointment with the government and reiterated the need for the Agriculture and Incentives Bill to be repealed. According to him, farmers from all over the island are prepared to take all the necessary actions required to send a strong message to the government.

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Adapted from St. Lucia News Online