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The Jamaican Ministry of Industry, Trade, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) has reopened its borders to allow the import of potatoes and onions due to increasing demand in the economy. This decision comes after calls from politicians and the business community, following an initial temporary ban on agricultural imports in April to protect the local market. The lift on the ban is expected to increase competition in the market. However, MICAF stated that they were unaware of the concerns about the market position of local products and that the import volumes will be determined based on demand.
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The Jamaican Ministry of Industry, Trade, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) has reopened its borders to potatoes and onions to meet growing demand as the economy picks up. After a call from politicians and the business community, MICAF temporarily suspended the import of agricultural products in April in order to secure the market for local products. The import ban will now be lifted, which will increase competition in the market. In a response to Financial Gleaner, the ministry said it was not aware of the concerns about the market position of local products. MICAF said a recent review found limited availability of certain products, such ...
Source: AGF
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