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18 July 2024

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).

Agriculture Ministry Allocates $700 Million to Help Farmers Recover

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 18 Jul 2024   

July 17 (JIS):

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated $700 million as an immediate response to help farmers recover from the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island on July 3.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said this initial tranche of support will be used to purchase critical items urgently needed to help farmers rebuild their operations and do infrastructure repairs.

He made the announcement while making a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.

The Minister added that the funds will be disbursed...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at a post-Cabinet press conference, held at Jamaica House on July 17.

Ministry Working with Local Farmers to Deal with Yam Rust Disease

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 18 Jul 2024   

July 17 (JIS):

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has been working with local farmers to deal with yam rust disease, which has presented itself in Jamaica.

Yam rust, also known as Goplana dioscorea and Goplana australis, is reportedly caused by a fungal pathogen.

Research has indicated that its symptoms include yellow spots or pustules on upper leaf surfaces.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, has informed that a team from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Bodles Research Station has been dispatched to help farmers...

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