The cry of farmers in Georgia, St Thomas

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The cry of farmers in Georgia, St Thomas

Hillside farmers in the community of Georgia in St Thomas are having a hard time in the production and transportation of their crops. Among the issues being faced are lack of proper irrigation, impassable roadways and not enough readily available...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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