Opposition says it’s unacceptable only 15% of country’s arable lands irrigated

Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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Residents of Alligator Pond urge visitors to avoid the sea, pointing to risk of drowning

Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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Number of people fatally shot by security forces this year nearing 100

Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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JCF elevates threat level following fatal shooting of alleged gang member in St Andrew

Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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PM Holness warns criminal elements eyeing the Raintree Commercial Complex Development in Ferry Pen, St.Catherine

Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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China Harbour Engineering Company working to address concerns raised by Jamaican workers at its construction site in Mammee Bay, St. Ann

Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says it is unacceptable that only 15 per cent of the country’s arable lands are irrigated.

Speaking at the Montpellier Agricultural Show in St. James yesterday, Dr. Campbell highlighted how the lack of irrigation is limiting productivity and affecting farmers.

He called for urgent action to increase the number of irrigated lands.

He also stressed the need for better storage facilities, noting that inadequate storage continues to harm farmers and cause significant losses.

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