The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is encouraging more farmers to use organic matter to improve soil health and agricultural sustainability across Jamaica.
Speaking with JIS News, Senior Agricultural Chemist in the Ministry’s Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD), Kellie-Ann Carrington-Clue, said composted organic materials play a critical role in improving soil health and reducing the reliance on synthetic fertilisers.
“Organic matter refers to the plant and animal residue in the soil that are at various stages of decomposition. It includes kitchen...
