The Republic of China (Taiwan) Ambassador Fiona Huei-chun Fan and Honorable Saboto Caesar, Minister of Agriculture, co-hosted the presentation of "Backyard Gardening and Climate Smart Agriculture Programme" and donation ceremony at the North Union Secondary School on 27 February, 2024. Mr. Donawa Jackson, Representative of CARDI, Mr. St. Clair DaSantos, Principal of North Union Secondary School, government officers, and more than 400 students from the school attended the event.
Ambassador Fan recognized Minister Saboto Caesar as an important force in leading St. Vincent and the Grenadines to support the ongoing projects between the two countries; adding that the current "Improving Vegetable Cultivation Management and Post-harvest Handling Project" aims to promote agricultural innovation and maximum crops production for locals.
Ambassador Fan stressed that the seedlings and seeds from the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) aim to achieve food security, boost agricultural economy, and promote sustainable agriculture. She also encouraged farmers and students to make good use of the seeds and seedlings, and learn experience and skills from Taiwanese technicians as much as they can.
Minister Saboto Caesar expressed that education not only equips people with needed skills and knowledge, but also gives them a brighter prospect in their career opportunities. He said that the ongoing projects and agriculture programs provided by Taiwan will boost local economy, ensure food security, and grow a stronger economy.
The event ended in the planting session demonstrated by Mr. Chun-Heng Lin and Mr. Yi-Yang Shen, Leader and Technician of Taiwan Technical Mission, and, Technician of TTM. Minister Caesar and Ambassador Fan also participated in the session with joy.
