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This week on Agrobuzz, Dr. Lisa Myers Morgan, Principal Director, Technical Services of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority discusses the watermelon crop disorder impacting the quality and health of the fruits.

Catch the entire interview on our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-z0KVgVbNU&t=30s

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

ADVISORY 1/22 WITH REGARDS TO RESTRICTIONS ON LIVE BIRDS, EGGS, RAW POULTRY PRODUCTS, RAW PET FOOD FROM NORTH CAROLINA (at the county level), SOUTH CAROLINA (at the county...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr, has welcomed Sagicor Bank’s new loan facility to agro-processors and manufacturers, which will see medium-sized businesses benefit from loans up to $50 million at an interest rate of 6.5%.

 “This is a tangible demonstration of the faith that Sagicor has in our medium-sized manufacturing and agro-processing businesses, which, undoubtedly, will redound to an enhancement of the overall productive infrastructure,” said Charles Jr.

Describing the loan facility as a bold move, Charles added that while farmers have expressed...