Farmers in Essex Valley, St. Elizabeth, who were affected by Hurricane Melissa have received more than $5 million in agricultural equipment, irrigation supplies and inputs through the Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest), as efforts continue to restore production and advance the Essex Valley Agro Economic Zone.
The package includes black water tanks, irrigation drip tape, two walk-behind tractors, weed whackers, chainsaws, fertiliser and additional buckets under the Agro-Invest Boost Recovery Programme. Agro-Invest is also assisting with the clearing of approximately 10 acres...
