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Over the weekend, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Local Government, V. Alfred Gray visited North and Central Andros and told the farmers and fishermen what the government is going to do in order to help them make their businesses profitable and to show them that their concerns would be addressed.

It seems like such a travesty that local poultry farmers are saying that if the government does not quickly clamp down on the illegal importation of poultry from the United States it might lead to the bankruptcy of their businesses. A small country like The Bahamas may have to depend on the imports of certain things, but if an industry here can supply the needs of the citizens, then the Bahamian businesses should be the first choice to supply the products, and anything necessary to protect the businesses should be done.

Given the opportunity, Bahamian poultry farmers can produce enough chicken to supply the entire chicken market of The Bahamas.

The poultry industry in The Bahamas has taken a serious nosedive, with farmers complaining that if Government does not quickly clamp down on chicken imports, their businesses will be forced to close, leaving a large number of Bahamians unemployed.

Grateful if you would allow me to express my feelings over help and hope being on the way for my farm.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Local Government has pledged to formulate a five year agricultural development plan in a joint public/private sector partnership in order to achieve to the greatest extent possible, self sufficiency in the area of agricultural and livestock production.

A local farmer said Government needs to take a more positive approach to agriculture , become more involved in this aspect of industry "and stop playing.

Minister of Agriculture James Knowles charged that the request for electricity by local farmers is questionable as some farmers have reportedly built homes and rental apartments on the property leased to them by the Government.

Nearly 100 farmers poured their hearts out to Minister of Agriculture James Knowles complaining of the extensive economic hardships created by Hurricane Michelle last November.

Presenting three top local farmers with international awards for their expertise in farming on Wednesday, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries James Knowles revealed that his ministry is working on a comprehensive programme to encourage farming as a lucrative, alternative business.

With the approach of globalization and the threat of Cuba becoming a major tourism destination, Bahamians are being urged to become self-sufficient in providing their own food.