Farmers Urged to Seek Guidance from JFB on Slash-and-Burn Method
Farmers who use the slash-and-burn technique to clear their fields are being urged to seek guidance from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to prevent bush fires. The call comes as the country continues to record significantly high increases in bush fires. Speaking with JIS News recently, Commissioner Stewart Beckford said the JFB responded to 6,443 bush fire calls last year....