Post by Caribbean Development Bank

🌱 Transforming Agriculture. Strengthening Food Security. Powering Rural Growth. 🇯🇲 We’re proud to celebrate the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining's recently launched Essex Valley Agro‑Processing Facility in St. Elizabeth – a game‑changer for farmers in one of Jamaica’s bread basket parishes! 💡Why this matters: ✅ Reduced post‑harvest losses  ✅ New opportunities to process, store and access higher‑value markets  ✅ Stronger, more resilient local food systems 🚜 This landmark investment is strengthening rural livelihoods and helping to secure Jamaica’s food future – with backing from Caribbean Development Bank and UK in the Caribbean under the UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund #UKCIF. 🎥 Watch this reel to see how this facility is boosting agriculture and empowering farmers on the ground. #OurCDB #OurCaribbean #Jamaica #FoodSecurity #RuralDevelopment #ClimateResilience

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