Agriculture Minister Ravi Ratiram says the Government is stepping up efforts to ensure food safety and sustainable farming in the country.
Speaking at a CABI regional consultation yesterday, he announced the launch of Maximum Residue Limit testing for pesticide residues and the introduction of Novacrid, a bio-pesticide for locust control.
The Minister added that stakeholder partnerships are essential for the continued implementation of solutions to protect and support the sustainable transformation of food systems.
CABI CEO Dr. Daniel Elger praised the region’s science-driven approach.
 
CABI, the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International, is an global, intergovernmental, not-for-profit organization that aims to apply scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment.
