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Farmers count losses as Gov’t pledges support

The agriculture ministry has fast-tracked the provision of resources to cushion the economic stress heaped on farmers across the island following a spell of heavy rains in recent times. More than $600 million has been earmarked to support farmers...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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