Agriculture Minister Says Plant Health Fundamental to Food Security

by Tashion Hewitt Stennett

Jamaica’s Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that plant health is a fundamental pillar to achieving the region’s food security and economic growth. He recently called on regional Plant Health Directors to identify new strategies aimed at safeguarding the region’s agriculture and plant health.

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