Scarborough, Tobago – A significant $250 million incentive for farmers was included in the 2024 national budget by Finance Minister Colm Imbert, a move that is already being welcomed by Tobago’s agricultural community.
One such Tobago farmer, Maxslon Roberts, recently shared his gratitude and perspective on this substantial investment from the central government. In an interview, Roberts discussed his positive opinion on the initiative, emphasizing its potential to invigorate the island’s agricultural sector. He also articulated his hopes for future developments and support for farming in Tobago.
This incentive aims to boost local food production, enhance food security, and support the livelihoods of farmers across Trinidad and Tobago. Roberts’s insights provide a valuable ground-level view of how these governmental initiatives are perceived by those directly impacted.
Arianna Scipio has the full details on Maxslon Roberts’s comments and the broader implications of the 2024 budget’s agricultural provisions for Tobago.
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