Impact Of COVID-19 On Food Jamaica’s Supply

With supply lines potentially under threat as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the old adage grow what you eat, eat what you grow has gained even greater significance. But how big a role can agriculture play in Jamaica’s current and future sustainability? Can we move its 7-12% contribution to GDP even higher?

To discuss these issues and more we are joined by senator Dr. Andre Haughton  Opposition Spokesman on Planning and Development and Allan Rickards Former Chairman All-Island Cane Farmers Association.

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