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AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--AGRI-FOOD TRADE IN BARBADOS ----------------------------------------------------------------- Agriculture and Marketing Minister Guy Brown, leading a seven day agriculture and food trade mission to the Caribbean, is encouraged by the results of initial meetings. Discussions are currently taking place with government officials, development agencies and representatives of local companies in Barbados. The objectives of the mission are to increase sales of Nova Scotia agri-food products, encourage joint ventures of a developmental nature and establish educational linkages for agricultural technology transfer. Canada is an exporting nation and Nova Scotia is well positioned to play an important role in the world marketplace and to pursue ventures like this mission has to offer, Mr. Brown said. The long and friendly relationship Canada has enjoyed with Barbados is quite evident in the discussions. "Nova Scotia business persons can play an important role because of their experience," said Dr. Lawson Nurse, executive director of the Barbados Investment Development Corporation in his presentation to the group. He also noted the respect and integrity each country has for each other as an excellent foundation on which to build. A cross-section of Nova Scotia agri-food company representatives from nine businesses have had two busy days of meetings with the Barbados agriculture and food sector, investigating the possibility of workable business relationships. Mr. Brown met with officials in Barbados including the Canadian High Commissioner and the acting minister of agriculture and staff, to promote what Nova Scotia has to offer. Barbados representatives are being told about quality products, companies interested in joint ventures and the potential for partnership opportunities in research, education and development with the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and Department of Agriculture and Marketing. One individual when told of Nova Scotia's capability commented, "Where have you been for seven years?" The group leaves Wednesday to explore further opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago. -30- Contact: Linda MacDonald 902-893-6380 trp Nov. 12, 1996 - 4:15 p.m.