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July 17 (JIS):

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be providing $1 billion for on-lending to broiler companies and/or approved farmers who suffered losses during the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined the support in the House of Representatives on July 16, where he gave an update on Hurricane Beryl relief and recovery.

He said the loans will be available to at an interest rate of about 7.5 per cent and broiler companies will be required to provide a guarantee to the DBJ.

“The broiler companies that have...

July 17 (JIS):

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated $700 million as an immediate response to help farmers recover from the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island on July 3.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said this initial tranche of support will be used to purchase critical items urgently needed to help farmers rebuild their operations and do infrastructure repairs.

He made the announcement while making a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.

The Minister added that the funds will be disbursed...

July 17 (JIS):

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has been working with local farmers to deal with yam rust disease, which has presented itself in Jamaica.

Yam rust, also known as Goplana dioscorea and Goplana australis, is reportedly caused by a fungal pathogen.

Research has indicated that its symptoms include yellow spots or pustules on upper leaf surfaces.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, has informed that a team from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Bodles Research Station has been dispatched to help farmers...