The President of Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Agricultural Ministry is doing well, and the goals and achievements outlined are in fact changes that can be seen. However, he believes more legal work needs to be done to ensure the sustainability of small and local farmers.
He says more import and export policies need to be addressed, strategised, and implemented for the survival of the sector, as currently, there’s a free for all importation trend in Jamaica. A current and attainable presentation that is how Lenworth Fulton, President of the Jamaica agricultural society reacted to the agriculture minister’s speech during the sectoral debate on Tuesday.
Minister Pearnel Charles made mention of several opportunities, productions, and partnerships with varying entities. However, Fulton says while the ideas and pending implementations are achievable and without a doubt, the sector has done a myriad of work, he would appreciate if some legislative framework in the sector were addressed, as those are some of the discussions the JAS had. Fulton specifically mentioned the production of potatoes and onion, produce that in recent times generated a protest. He stated other factors affecting the industry that were of prime concern, questioning what policy the government will be implementing in relation to import and export but while he is asking for regulations on importation it begs the question, can Jamaican farmers fulfill production demands? Watch the report:
Reporter: Kimberly Henry
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