Young Jamaicans are being encouraged to enter the Agriculture sector

In he midst of the COVID19 crisis, the The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries wants to assure consumers that there are adequate farm supplies are on the island for the next 3 months. Press play to hear more on this edition of Calling Farmers.  

The Government has made available 240 million dollars to purchase excess produce from farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with immediate effect. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, J.C. Hutchinson says the ministry is moving to help farmers redistribute excess produce which would have normally been sold to the hospitality sector. Press play to find out more on this edition of Calling Farmers.

With the Coronavirus (COVID 19) causing many hotels to temporarily close their doors, many farmers have lost one of their primary markets. This has resulted in them looking for alternative places to sell their produce. Press play as we explore some of these options on today’s edition of calling farmers.

The Government is increasing its investment in the agri- sector to ensure farmers have reliable access to water for crop production. A solar pumping station was recently commissioned in Bengal Trelawny as a model for the other pumping stations across the island. Press play to find out more on this edition of Calling Farmers

With the scaling down of operations in the tourism industry as a result of the spread of the coronavirus COVID 19 on the island, the Ministry of Industry Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting that there is enough produce on the island to supply to the local market. Press play to learn how our agriculture sector is rising to the COVID19 challenge.

If you have vegetable and fruit cuttings in your kitchen, instead of throwing them away why not set up a compost heap for your garden. Press play to hear more about composting on this edition of calling farmers.