St Vincent on food security

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is seeking alternative sources of wheat and wheat products amid concerns of a shortage on the world market, following Russia's decision to halt exports.



This year's drought in Moscow sparked thousands of fires and also cost the country a third of its wheat crop, prompting a state ban on exports till the end of the year.



St Vincent's Chief Agriculture Officer, Reuben Robertson, says his department is also taking steps to ensure food security locally.



Robertson says he’s also aware that adverse weather conditions are affecting food production worldwide, and that in turn could result in higher food prices.