Roseau, Dominica: Tilling companies for the white potato land preparation have begun in Dominica. Farmers are requested to make requests by way of the extension crew for the mandatory preparations because the season is in full swing within the nation.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Blue and Inexperienced Financial system shared glimpses of the mandatory preparations. The extension crew will work with the White Potato Coordinator and the tilling crew for the land preparation.
The ministry introduced that the farmers who’re establishing one acre (30 baggage and extra) will likely be given particular consideration. They should contact the Division of Agriculture of Dominica at 266-3809 and 266-3807.
The testing of the white potato seeds was accomplished in December 2023. The farmers, cooperatives and farming teams are requested to make crucial preparations for the sale, distribution, assortment and institution of each the Spunta and Desiree varieties.
The Ministry of Agriculture mentioned that the farmers will obtain seeds at a extremely subsidised worth and freed from cost, Triple Tremendous Phosphate (TSP). The seed will likely be given on the required ratio of seeds to fertilisers and different vitamins.
Together with that, the farmers are additionally eligible to borrow funds from the AID Financial institution for the nice yielding of the crops. The Ministry can even present help with scheduled tilling companies and steering for crop institution.
Notably, the arrival of seeds, testing of the seeds, inspection of the consignment and gross sales of seeds commenced in Dominica by mid-December 2023. For the procurement of Spunta and El Mundo, the Ministry of Agriculture created plans for seed buy, credit score amenities and advertising and marketing of the potatoes.
Dominica Export Import Company, AID Financial institution, and the newly established Nationwide White Potato Producers Society will work in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture for the environment friendly White Potato Season 2023- 2024.
They’ve inspired farmers to contact their extension officer for full particulars of the seeds and the land preparation.
