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The Department of Agriculture presented 22 Boer goats to several farmers during a goat handing over ceremony at the Department of Agriculture Grounds on Friday, September 3, 2021

Published 7 September, 2021

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Ron Dublin-Collins addressing farmers at the goat handing over ceremony.

The Department of Agriculture presented 22 Boer goats to several farmers during a goat handing over ceremony at the Department of Agriculture Grounds on Friday, September 3, 2021.


Acting Director of Agriculture, Dr. Tracey Challenger explained that the programme is intended to breed goats with more meat and this will both benefit the farmers and reduce the country’s import bill for goat meat.

Acting Director of the Department of Agriculture, Tracy Challenger
Acting Director, Tracy Challenger presenting one of twenty-two goats to local farmer.
Livestock Extension Officer, Delisha Huggins
Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Lesroy Henry delivers his presentation.

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