Author: Shanice Gibbs

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.

With several of the nation’s farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government’s $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.

Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.

He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements in December 2024, ranging from 53 per cent to 85 per cent of their 30-year average.

He pointed to western parishes, including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and sections of Manchester as areas recording below-average rains.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, JAS President, Owen Dobson said with several parishes already experiencing drought conditions and others bracing for upcoming drier periods, any assistance from the Government is welcomed.

Mr. Dobson noted that the JAS remains ready to work with the Agriculture Ministry to ensure the farmers get the relief they need.