Gov’t pledges $90m for agri relief efforts amid drought

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Gov’t pledges $90m for agri relief efforts amid drought

As the nation faces another drought, the Government has allocated $90 million to assist farmers to ensure food security. Agriculture Minister Floyd Green made the announcement on Thursday during the contract-signing ceremony for the Agro-Investment...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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