First Citizens Supports Eco Agri-Pilot Tech Programme
Press Release
In a major step to modernise the local agricultural system and empower youth, First Citizens collaborated with the One Seed For Change Initiative (OSFCI) NGO to launch the Eco Agri-Pilot Tech Programme under the NGO’s Learn and Earn Programme on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Faculty of Food and Agriculture, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. As agriculture becomes increasingly reliant on technological solutions, this programme was designed to close the gap between traditional farming and next–generation technology by equipping young persons with the skills to thrive in the evolving agri-sector.
The programme will enrol 30 young participants, aged 15-25 years, split between two cohorts. Participants will have access to the cutting-edge drone equipment supplemented by trained instructors and access to farming communities to provide them with practical and technical skills in agricultural drone technology along with a suite of other agri-related competencies.
General Manager, First Citizens Depository Services – Mr. Brian Woo, said, “At First Citizens we believe that the future of farming not only lies in the hands of our youth but also in the power of technology.” He added, “By transforming how we grow food and managing the use of farming land, we can harness the power of sustainable agriculture.”
At the launch, Dr. Waldropt-Fergusson – Managing Director, OSFCI expressed her appreciation for having First Citizens on-board for the pilot programme and added, “Their investment not only brings the technology into the field but also empowers youth with the tools and confidence to lead a the future of sustainable farming.”
