Gov’t designates 45 acres of Anegada land for agriculture

The government has set aside a portion of land in Anegada to use for agricultural purposes.

According to Cabinet’s decision document about its March 30 meeting, approximately 45 acres of land was designated for this initiative on the sister island.

Cabinet also determined that “the land be legally vetted to ensure that same could be designated, considering, [among other things], legal impediments relating to current land ownership and use if any”.

The executive body also decided that the “legal process to erect any signage outlining the extent of the designation be posted on site, only after the correct legal approvals/requirements in law have been satisfied”.

About two weeks ago, Minister of Agriculture Dr Natalio Wheatley projected that poultry production will become a major source of revenue for Anegada’s economy in the near future.