March 22 (JIS):
Commercial banana and plantain farmers can benefit from the $38-million Catastrophe Fund established by the Banana Board, if they register before March 31.
The Catastrophe Fund supports the recovery of farmers in the industry affected by natural disasters.
General Manager of the Banana Board, Mrs. Janet Conie, tells JIS News that the Board has been visiting communities to encourage registration.
“We have been going out and educating farmers about the fund so more of them can participate. Participation has been increasing over the last five...