The agriculture ministry says domestic crop production for the first quarter of this year has shown signs of growth.
Preliminary figures from the ministry show that between January and March, there was a 20 per cent increase in domestic crop production.
This was disclosed by agriculture minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, while addressing the opening of the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show earlier this week.
Dr Tufton said the high production figure is indicative of the trend over the last few years.
He noted that despite severe drought and flood rains last year, farmers have been able to increase their output.
Dr Tufton said official data from his ministry on domestic crop production will be released within the next two weeks.
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
APR
2011
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