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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking a multi-pronged approach to combat praedial larceny across the country.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined aspects of the Ministry’s strategy during the 20th Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Investments and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (January 23).

These include: proof of purchase in market spaces, strengthening of the praedial larceny unit, recruiting and training agricultural wardens, and increasing the fines for convicted persons.

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More than 4,000 citrus plants have been distributed in Manchester as part of the Government’s strategy to revitalise the industry.

This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who pointed out that the citrus revitalisation programme is being done in collaboration with the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI).

Mr. Green advised that former bauxite lands are being utilised for the citrus replanting exercise in Manchester.

He provided an update on the industry’s resuscitation while speaking during the 20th Jamaica Stock Exchange...