Nassau, The Bahamas -- Agricultural cooperatives and producer organisations came into sharp focus during the Bahamas'  celebration of World Food Day, October 16 at the Arawak Cay Culture Centre.

They play "a pivotal role in achieving food security and reducing poverty," said keynote speaker Anthony Moss, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources.

World Food Day was established 32 years ago by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, which also marks its 67th anniversary...