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Irish Potato production increases

Produced By: Andrae Palmer
Calling Farmers
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Irish Potato production increases

Jamaica moving closer to self-sufficiency in Irish Potato, with production meeting 70 percent of local demand.

Presented by: Andrae Palmer
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