Arrowroot farmers to receive support until new factory is completed
The local economy is still feeling the adverse effects of the April 2021 La Soufriere volcanic eruptions-the arrowroot industry being a prime victim. The eruptions not only crippled arrowroot production by dumping huge amounts of ash on farmers’ lands; it also destroyed the country’s lone starch producing factory located in Owia. And the financial support which the government has been providing to arrowroot farmers is expected to continue until the …
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