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| After Hurricane Ivan destroyed Allison Samuel’s poultry operation in September 2004, like so many Grenadian farmers, he was unable to rebuild on his own. |
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| Belton
Belfon first “became acquainted with bees” at 9 years. Indeed, his
fascination with bees has remained with him during a life of multiple
skills, ranging from mechanic to furniture maker. He is 1 of 4
beekeepers to receive an AEDP loan, which has enabled him to increase
his operation from 26 to 47 hives. The Agriculture Enterprise
Development Project has loaned a total of $137,500 to beekeepers. |
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| Nigel
Garcia has been rearing layers since he was in primary school. This
26-year old farmer from Moyah, St. Andrew was among the first group of
farmers to apply for an AEDP loan. The Ministry of Agriculture assisted
with the preparation of a Business Plan to facilitate a $40,000 loan to
increase his layer flock from 500 to 1,000 birds, and to rebuild the
pens that had been damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Ministry officials made
several site visits to ensure the money was spent in accordance with
the Business Plan. |
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| The
Agricultural Enterprise Development Project was launched in March 2006.
During the first full year of operation a total of $ 4.6 million was
approved to 150 farmers, of which $ 2.3 million was dispersed for
traditional crops, fruit trees, pigs, poultry, bees, small ruminants,
cattle, nurseries and flowers. |
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| The
Agricultural Enterprise Development Project (AEDP) is a credit scheme
operated by the Ministry of Agriculture for farmers who earn more than
$20,000 annually from agricultural activities. |
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