Custos wants vigilance for agriculture sector

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Custos wants vigilance for agriculture sector

Western Bureau: St James’ Custos Conrad Pitkin says that despite the issues created by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country should take whatever measures are necessary to ensure that agriculture remains vibrant because the nation cannot...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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