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26 August 2021

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Floyd Green, gives an update of the impact of Tropical Storm Grace on the agricultural sector during a media briefing at the Ministry's Hope Garden offices in St. Andrew on August 25. Preliminary estimates indicate a $700-million loss to the sector. Others from left are Peter Thompson. Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority;and  Permanent Secretary Dermon SpenceAgriculture and Fisheries Minister, Floyd Green, gives an update of the impact of Tropical Storm Grace on the agricultural sector during a media briefing at the Ministry's Hope Garden offices in St. Andrew on August 25. Preliminary estimates indicate a $700-million loss to the sector. Others from left are Peter Thompson. Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority;and  Permanent Secretary Dermon Spence.

$50-million support for banana and plantain farmers

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 26 Aug 2021   

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be providing an immediate support of $50 million in input relief, through The Banana Board, to banana and plantain farmers in Portland and St. Mary.

This announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, at a virtual media briefing held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices on August 25.

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Farmers and Fishers Exempted on No Movement Days

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 26 Aug 2021   

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reminding farmers and fishers that they are a part of the essential services that remain operational under the new curfew orders, which will take effect on Sunday, August 22.

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says farmers and fishers who are registered with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) should ensure that they have their IDs to present to the authorities while they carry-out their work duties on the no movement days.

On Thursday, Prime...

$50M FOR BANANA AND PLANTAIN FARMERS AFFECTED BY GRACE

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 26 Aug 2021   

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KINGSTON, August 26 (JIS):

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is providing $50 million to support banana and plantain farmers who were impacted by the recent passage of Tropical Storm Grace.

Making the announcement during a virtual press conference on Wednesday (August 25), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said the $50 million will be disbursed through the Banana Board.

He said the funding support will assist the banana and plantain farmers “to get back on their feet”.

“We know that this may not be the full total that...

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