Hillsborough, July 22nd, 2009- Friday, July 24th, 2009 will mark a significant day in the life of agriculture development on the sister isle of Carriacou. On that day, the Agriculture Division within the Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs will launch its goat rearing project. The objective of the project, sponsored by the Caribbean Agricultural Research Development Institute (CARDI), Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture, is to contribute to the overall improvement and expansion of the island's goat industry. It seeks to improve the production system for small ruminants and raise the managerial capability of producers, said Livestock Officer Norland Cox. Mr. Cox explained that the project falls within the declaration of Carriacou as the Centre of Excellence for Small Ruminants. Friday’s launch takes place at Carlyle Patrice Farm in Limlair commencing at 5 pm. Members of the public are invited to come out and be part of this event as government seeks to improve the agriculture industry in Carriacou through livestock production.