![FARM LABOUR SHORTAGES [11TH AUGUST 2025] - If Saint Lucia is to achieve true food security and keep inflation in check, the nation’s youth must play a role. But with more educational and vocational options than ever before, farm wages may struggle to lure the next generation into agriculture. This morning, the Agriculture Minister addressed the growing challenge, warning that if the situation worsens, the country may have to import farm labour.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
AGRICULTURE SECTOR FACING SERIOUS FARM LABOUR CRISIS
FARM LABOUR SHORTAGES [11TH AUGUST 2025] – If Saint Lucia is to achieve true food security and keep inflation in check, the nation’s youth must play a role. But with more educational and vocational options than ever before, farm wages may struggle to lure the next generation into agriculture. This morning, the Agriculture Minister addressed the growing challenge, warning that if the situation worsens, the country may have to import farm labour.
