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Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister Derrick Kellier (4th right) inspects drip irrigation pipes on the Braco Farms in Trelawny, during a tour on August 13. The irrigation system is part of an $11.7 million project funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), which includes establishment of a food-safety facility on the farm. Others looking on are managing director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney (3rd left); State minister in the Ministry, Luther Buchanan (2nd right); and Member of Parliament for North Trelawny Patrick Atkinson.
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Eighteen small fruits and vegetables farmers at the Braco Farms in Trelawny are benefitting from the installation of a drip irrigation system.
The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) provided funding for the $11.7 million project, which included the establishment of a food safety facility, where the farmers can package and store their produce, which includes watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet pepper, onion, and scallion.