The representative of Victoria Greens said, “We will always produce newer crops to tantalise the palette with crisp, fresh produce to meet the growing demand locally, since we have a support base,”.
Beckles-Lamazon disclosed that they are hoping to expand their operations with three new farms to grow more crops such as cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and other non-traditional crops.
He stated that Victoria Greens hydroponic farm is a state-of-the-art facility spanning an impressive 2,500 square metres. The farm is dedicated to producing a vibrant array of leafy green vegetables, aromatic herbs, juicy strawberries, edible flowers and crisp cucumbers.
“With an unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability, we are proud to provide year-round, fresh and healthy produce,” he said.
With the aim of reducing our local import bill by 25 percent by 2025, NAREI has launched a hydroponic project in collaboration with a privately-owned company, Victoria Greens.
The nursery has a capacity to produce 100,000 crops, and 25,000 crops are currently being grown.
The facility is utilising a nutrient film technique, meaning the crops use a nutrient solution to grow, cutting the need for fertilisers.
Additionally, the environment is pest-free, making the crops 100 per cent organic. The government is integrating these cutting-edge technologies into the local agricultural system, to increase food production, achieve food security and cut the more than US$5 billion import bill by the Caribbean region.
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