Major Investment to Boost Production of Ginger, Turmeric and Pimento

• A US$14-million investment over the next five years to drive a minimum 50 per cent increase in the production of ginger, turmeric and pimento has been announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
• Addressing the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth Open Day Agrifest at the Social Development Commission (SDC) complex in Santa Cruz, on June 9, Mr. Green said farmers who are not currently engaged in cultivating the valuable crops have an opportunity to participate in the strategic investment.
• He noted that this is just one of a series of initiatives and investments aimed at enhancing food security as well as paving the way for a prosperous interaction between farmers and buyers.
• This project is poised to enhance Jamaica’s agricultural output and contribute to the growth of the sector and potentially boost the export of the crops.

(Source: JIS News)