Export opportunity to Trinidad opens up for Grenadian farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture in Grenada has announced that a new and exciting opportunity is being presented for Grenadian farmers to export agricultural commodities to Trinidad and Tobago.

This is being made possible through discussion and collaboration with Salisha’s Traders BV, an agricultural trading company in Trinidad and Tobago.

Salisha’s Traders BV wants to purchase six (6) commodities in the first instance, with the possibility of expanding the number and range of commodities in the future.

The initial six commodities required by the company are:

– Dasheen 

– Sweet Potatoes 

– Mangoes 

– Green Bananas 

– Plantains 

– Ginger 

Farmers who are interested in supplying these commodities to Salisha’s Traders BV are encouraged to register their interest with the Ministry of Agriculture as soon as possible. They can do so by contacting the Ministry via the following:

– Telephone No(s) – 440-2708

– Email addresses: agriculture@gov.gd and prunit@moa.gov.gd

– Social Media: https://linktr.ee/moa_grenada

– Eastern Agricultural District – 442-7249

– Western Agricultural District – 444-9049

– Northern Agricultural District – 442-9316

– Southern Agricultural District – 440-4862

The Ministry of Agriculture will schedule a consultation in the coming days to provide interested farmers with more detailed information on this potentially lucrative opportunity for the farming community.

The Ministry reminds that it is committed to supporting Grenadian farmers and helping them to access increased market opportunities.