W ith the recent predicament of excess tonnes of agricultural produce at risk of wasting, more calls are being made for the agro-processing sector to engage, market and develop a wider range of value added finished products using local agricultural inputs.
Don Wehby, group chief executive officer (CEO) of GraceKennedy Limited (GK), in speaking with the Jamaica Observer last week reiterated the need for such a move, adding that this should be targeted primarily towards export markets.
Expressing deep regret at the loss that has plagued many small farmers over the last few weeks since some of the most adverse impacts of the coronavirus pandemic began to manifest, Wehby said that while he never wants to see the occurrence of any such disease, he hopes that valuable lessons will be learnt in developing the agricultural sector going forward.
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