03/09/2026
The Agro-Investment Corporation has officially handed over equipment, input supplies, and land clearing services to farmers of the Essex Valley Farmers' Benevolent Society, as part of the Essex Valley Agro Economic Zone Handover held on September 2, 2026, at the Essex Valley Agro Processing Facility.
The handover included water tanks, irrigation drip tape, handheld tractors, w**ders/wackers, chainsaws, agricultural fertiliser inputs, and land-clearing assistance for 10 acres, along with additional supplies from the 1000-Acres Boost Recovery Programme.
The ceremony also marked the official opening of the Essex Valley Farmers' Benevolent Society Office, capped off with a ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the equipment, a significant step forward in giving the Society a dedicated space to serve its farmers.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Floyd Green, MP, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, delivered the Keynote Address, highlighting the importance of continued investment in the agricultural sector and the role farmers play in strengthening Jamaica's food security.
The event was attended by government officials, representatives from the National Irrigation Commission and RADA, and members of the Essex Valley Farmers' Benevolent Society, whose membership exceeds 280 farmers.
"Agriculture is Jamaica's next growth industry," was the message echoed throughout the ceremony, as Agro-Invest reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers across the island with the tools, resources, and infrastructure needed to grow.
For more information on Agro-Invest's programmes and investment opportunities, visit www.agroinvest.gov.jm.
