ARA Summary:
The Agricultural Recording Agency is based in lagoon, Portsmouth. A registered agency with the responsibilities to efficiently record agricultural data and clerical support. This initiative has been developed due to challenges
faced by the majority of farmers in their capacity affected by literacy, time and consistency.
Both clients and prospects (farmer/fisherman) validate the need for such a critical service to improve agribusiness.
Expected outcomes: Clients are encouraged to adhere to good agricultural practices and keep files of all farming
documents to better communicate factual data to various financial institutions and other stakeholders presenting a
true reflection of the situation on the ground.
Objective:
To motivate and assist farmers towards farming as a business.
Services offered:
➢ Clerical support
- Fill forms
- Farm books (Gov. issued)
- Farm record keeping (Daily calls, farm visits, income & expenses statement)
- Farm consultancy
- Farm document follow up
➢ Sale contact - Sourcing markets
- Point of contact for local market and supermarket
Benefits:
➢ Traceability
➢ Ability to review farm records
➢ Ability to acquire a loan
➢ Ability to acquire duty free
➢ Sourcing of markets
➢ Point of contact for local market
Prices range from as low as $5 EC dollars – $75 EC dollars based on service/services needed by farmers/fishermen.
