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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the agriculture
sector experienced tremendous growth in the second quarter of 2024.
Minister Green, who was speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, August 27 held
at the Ministry's offices in St Andrew, underscored the importance of reflecting on
the sector’s position before Hurricane Beryl.

“I think a number of us know that last year we had a challenging year where we
suffered our driest period ever in the history of the country and went through a
prolonged drought, but...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining kickstarted the recovery of the banana and plantain sector with the distribution of vouchers to purchase fertilizers
to over 20 banana and plantain farmersin Highgate, St. Mary.

Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, Chief Technical Director (CTD) atthe Ministry, Orville Palmer,said over 2098
banana and plantain farmers across the island are expected to benefit from the support.

“These vouchers will resuscitate approximately 1,051 hectares of banana and plantains...