National Agricultural Policy 2009-2015. Country/Territory Saint Lucia Document type Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Agricultural development Urban and peri-urban agriculture Agricultural commodities Public participation Financial agricultural measures Credit Agricultural land Risk assessment/management Gender Research Sustainable use Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Transport/storage Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes The present Policy covers the period from 2009 to 2015. Abstract The Vision of the present National Agricultural Policy for the period 2009-2015 is a vibrant agri-food chain or system that provides adequate supplies of safe, high quality, nutritious food and non-food products and services, at stable and affordable prices, that assure financial security to producers and is socially and environmentally responsible thereby, promoting development in rural areas and conservation of resources. Full text English