Farmers in St. Kitts are raising urgent alarms as livestock suffer amid an unprecedented government feed shortage. Smallholder farmer Ms. Annette Frank revealed that feed depots have been empty for over a week, leaving chickens, ducks, and rabbits hungry.
The shortage is causing hens to stop laying, young livestock to stunt, and farmers to face financial ruin. Criticism is mounting as Minister Samal Duggins admitted the ministry may privatize core farmer-support services — a move seen as shifting blame rather than solving the crisis. ⚖️The ripple effects hit the local economy hard:
- Eggs and meat are scarce 🥚🍖
- Prices are rising 📈
- Food security is at risk 🌍
Farmers demand immediate restocking of feed, emergency recovery plans, and accountability from the Ministry of Agriculture. Without swift action, St. Kitts’ agricultural sector could collapse entirely.
