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UNCTAD Multi-Year Expert Meeting on Commodities
and Development 2013 Recent developments and new challenges in commodity markets, and policy options for commodity-based inclusive growth and sustainable development
Room XXVI Palais des Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
(ASTT)
by
Dhano Sookoo, President, ASTT
20 MARCH 2013
This material has been reproduced in the language and form as it was provided. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNCTAD.
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AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
OF
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
(ASTT)
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Mrs. Dhano SOOKOO PRESIDENT OF ASTT, from 2008 TO PRESENT
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UMBRELLA
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OUR PURPOSE
To collaborate with the Government and all institutions to influence policies for the development of a sustainable agriculture sector for our country and all its people.
To represent the farming community advocating for the enhancement and development of the agriculture sector in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Ministry of food production food action plan
Aligning the framework to achieve the production targets within this plan
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Strong advocacy
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Strong advocacy
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ASTT FACILITATES CONSULTATION BETWEEN FARMERS AND THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE POLICIES
AND PROGRAMMES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
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ASTT’S CONSULTION WITH AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK TO REDUCE INTEREST RATES FOR FARMERS.
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Strategic intervention: access to financing
• The Agricultural Development Bank in partnership with the Agricultural Society of Trinidad and Tobago implemented the Reaping Opportunities Loan (ROL) in order to assist farmers who are less fortunate.
• The ceiling of this loan is fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00)
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FARMERS VOICE IN THE NATIONAL BUDGET
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AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK: MOBILE BANKING FACILITY
THANK YOU!