Gov’t Spending $240 Million To Purchase Excess Produce From Farmers

• The Government is spending $240 million to purchase excess produce from farmers impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).
• Hutchinson noted that the objective is to bring fresh produce to market and minimise the threat of waste, resulting from the fall-off in demand from the tourism sector, due to COVID-19.
• He said the Ministry is aware that some farmers, who would normally supply the hotel and hospitality sectors, have had excess supplies of fruits and vegetables available for redistribution to local consumers.

(Source: JIS)