Jamaican government invests €202 million in potato and onion program

The government of Jamaica is investing €202 million in the national potato and onion cultivation program to expand the acreage and improve the yields of these crops. 151.5 million euros has been earmarked for the potato programme; 50.5 million euros will be invested in onion cultivation. According to Agriculture Secretary Pearnel Charles, the plan is to expand the program in the traditional growing areas of Clarendon, St Catherine, St Elizabeth, Trelawny and St Thomas for the coming planting season. "We are aiming for 607 hectares of land, which is a 20% increase compared to last year's planting ...