The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be restarting its farmers’ market initiative at venues across the island, to address the glut of some produce.
This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Thomas Open Day, held at the Rudolf Elder Park, Morant Bay, on June 24.
“Right now we have a glut of quite a number of items, especially bananas,” the Minister said.
Mr. Hutchinson said the markets will provide an opportunity for consumers to buy...