The Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), in collaboration with Discovery Bauxite, has announced a special economic incentive project set to benefit 80 chicken farmers in the company’s operating areas in western St Ann.

The grant will support start-up initiatives and continue successful broiler projects previously implemented by the JBI to assist farmers in communities near bauxite mining operations.

The project is scheduled to begin in June and will be supervised by the Discovery Bauxite Community Council. The JBI will provide each farmer with 50 chickens, feed and a medical kit, along with training, field visits and coop inspections to ensure profitability and proper bird management.