Drip-line irrigation to boost farming yield

Errol Simpson (left) has the attention of Agricultural Minister Derrick Kellier as he explains how the consistent water supply provided by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) has positively impacted farming activities in the Duffus/New Forest area.
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The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is urging farmers in the New Forrest/Duff House sections of St Elizabeth to make use of a new drip-line irrigation scheme which has been introduced in the area.Carlos Williams, senior work superintendent with the New Forrest/ Duff House irrigation project for the NIC, says this will increase efficiency by more than 90 per cent, while the farmers will save money on water costs and improve the effectiveness of fertilisers used.