Agro-Invest Corporation has commissioned lands in the New Pen Agricultural Zone, St Mary, for the cultivation of Irish potatoes.

Present for the commissioning of the lands on Tuesday, February 16, 2022 were Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr, minister of state in the agriculture ministry Frank Witter, and Member of Parliament for St Mary Western Robert Montague.

The property will now welcome 28 investors who have entered into lease agreements with Agro-Invest and are looking to begin farming soon.

“Investors on the property have thus far demonstrated a willingness and ability to execute their agricultural projects. The corporation will improve on the business ideas of these investors and will assist them in creating the necessary market linkages. This will ultimately place them in an advantageous position to embark on successful agricultural projects,” a representative of Agro-Invest told the Jamaica Observer.

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