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15 August 2023

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, shares a photo opportunity with Jamaica 4-H Clubs Champion Boy, Ishmael Smythe (right) and Champion Girl, Natoya Williams, during the recent Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial, and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, shares a photo opportunity with Jamaica 4-H Clubs Champion Boy, Ishmael Smythe (right) and Champion Girl, Natoya Williams, during the recent Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial, and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.

Over 24 Per Cent of Agro-Park Lands Occupied By Young Farmers

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15 Aug 2023

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reporting that more than 24 per cent of lands in agro-parks are now occupied by young farmers, surpassing its target of 20 per cent.

Agro-parks are a critical component of the Government’s thrust towards economic development, particularly foreign exchange earnings and savings.

They are areas of intensive agricultural production that seek to integrate all facets of the value chain from pre-production activities to production, post harvesting and marketing.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said he is happy...