Green announces additional $50 million for drought mitigation programme

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September 23, 2026

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, has announced an additional $50 million for the drought-intervention programme, targeting water storage and drip irrigation systems.

He made the announcement during a media briefing at the Ministry’s Office in St Andrew on Tuesday.

The Minister noted that the additional support is intended to improve water efficiency as rainfall resumes.

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