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15 November 2021

General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie.

BANANA BOARD DISTRIBUTING FERTILISER TO FARMERS IMPACTED BY TROPICAL STORM GRACE

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 15 Nov 2021   

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KINGSTON, November 11 (JIS):

The Banana Board has commenced distribution of fertiliser to 2,573 banana and plantain farmers who were impacted by the passage of Tropical Storm Grace in August.

General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, told JIS News that the provision is being made through a $50-million grant from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries at no cost to the farmers.

It will assist in resuscitating approximately 608 hectares of damaged farms.

“We purchased over 7,000 bags of fertiliser with the funds, and we are...

Shaw urges farmers and fisherfolk to use antimicrobial medicines wisely

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 15 Nov 2021   

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw, is urging farmers and fisherfolk to use antimicrobial medicines wisely to avoid antimicrobial resistance (AMR) thus ensuring food is grown safely for consumption.

Noting that bacteria and pathogens are becoming less resistant to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines, Shaw pointed out the need to incorporate working antimicrobial medications into the production and processing of our foods to ensure they are safe for consumption.

“It is estimated that around 700,000 people die each year because of antimicrobial-...

Agrobuzz: Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project

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 15 Nov 2021   

On November 10, 2021, Agrobuzz featured Selena Ledgister, Project Manager at the National Fisheries Authority as she spoke about the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project being funded by the World Bank. The project aims to enhance community-based climate resilience among targeted fishing communities in Jamaica. Click here to listen more

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