Jamaican government invests €202 million in potato and onion program
Published Sep 9, 2022
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The Jamaican government is investing €202 million in its national potato and onion cultivation program to increase acreage and improve yields. The potato program will receive €151.5 million, and onion cultivation will receive €50.5 million. The government aims to expand the program in five traditional growing areas, covering 607 hectares, a 20% increase from the previous season. Growers are encouraged to prepare their first hectare of land for free as part of the 'Grow Smart, Eat Smart' program.
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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 ...
Source: Uiennieuws
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