Last Updated on March 18, 2026, 7:16 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues in its efforts to strengthen the country’s food security as it shares ongoing progress of the Greenhouse Village Initiative.
This national project is currently under development at Brotherson Estate and is expected to modernise the Federation’s agricultural sector upon completion.
The project includes 24 modern greenhouses, measuring 30ft by 100ft, which are being constructed for the purpose of cultivating crops considered to be in high demand, such as sweet peppers, tomatoes and lettuce. According to reports, 22 greenhouse structures have already been erected, while others are nearing completion.
Moreover, the Government shares that the Greenhouse Village Initiative will increase domestic food production and lessen St. Kitts and Nevis’ dependency on imports, retaining more of the nation’s food spending in the local economy. Furthermore, the initiative, upon completion, will support the development of a more resilient and sustainable agriculture sector for the future.
The greenhouses will be available for leasing to interested farmers, and the Ministry of Agriculture will ensure that they are well-equipped by giving them access to “climate-smart technologies, structured training programmes, and a supportive production environment.”
According to the Agricultural Ministry, the training programmes will focus on modern greenhouse farming techniques, as it aims to expand opportunities in the sector by encouraging active involvement of young farmers and women in agriculture.
The Government shared the ongoing progress of this project on Facebook, where a few citizens have taken to the comment section to express their opinions. Many seem to be impressed and shared that the Greenhouse is an important initiative for not only the farmers but the country of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Mirelees Dolphin commented, “As recent as Saturday, I saw the project and was very impressed with it and the directions that we are heading.”
The initiative is wonderful, according to Jacqueline Armony, who also expressed her hope that the project will be “properly managed and not abandoned,” in contrast to other agricultural projects.
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