Govt’s heart not in agriculture

Judging from its response to this ministry, it is clear to me it does not believe it can be a survival line.

Our leader’s mindset is locked into oil and gas so diversification is just another word as far as the Government is concerned. Yet the Agriculture Ministry has the potential of bringing in much needed revenue.

I hope the Government takes another look at the ministry and hopefully sees what many people are seeing — the great future that lies there.

We have all that it takes right here to make this thing happen but only our leaders can make it happen. They must see, want and be willing to invest. Without this who knows what the future holds? We may have to import basic things that could have been grown here. That will surely be a sad day.

Arnold Gopeesingh via email