The people of Vaudreuil, a town north of Cité Soleil, live largely on livestock and agriculture. In peasant farming, cattle are the highest source of funding and are the only source of milk for weaned children and the elderly. Marcellus Wilford, a recipient, is delighted and thanked the Martelly / Lamothe government’s initiative. "Livestock is an effective way for families to meet their needs. Someone who has only one cow earns between 1,250 and 2,500 gourdes per month depending on the amount of milk produced. A farmer has the opportunity to ea
20 cows distributed as part of Cité Soleil’s Special Plan
On August 11th, under the Special Plan of Cite Soleil, the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development distributed 20 cows to farmers in Vaudreuil. This will strengthen the capacity of farmers in the town and also replace cattle lost due to theft. Each animal, depending on its size, is valued between 27,000 and 28,000 gourdes.
Par Le Nouvelliste
29 août 2014 | Lecture : 1 min.