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The Montpelier Research Station in St. James is to be renovated at a cost of $600 million as part of a six-year redevelopment programme spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Government intends to restore the long-standing agricultural hub.

“We’re going to be doing a complete renovation, such as putting in perimeter fencing, irrigation and build out new pastures. Also, we’re going to focus on specific areas [of production] like ginger, turmeric, cocoa and things that you are already doing well but we...

The National School Garden Programme is being expanded through injection of $20 million from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ National Achievement Expo at the Denbigh 4-H Centre in Clarendon on Wednesday (April 16).

“This initiative is being significantly scaled up… to enhance and establish core school gardens across the island. This expansion is aimed at promoting agricultural education, food security and hands-on learning experiences for students,” he noted.

He said...