Despite one of the driest periods for agriculture, with at least half of Jamaica's parishes experiencing lower rainfall than their 30-year-average, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green today informed that there has been a major reduction in the prices of some fruits and vegetables, a benefit for consumers.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, Green said nearly 70 percent of vegetables saw price reductions, some by as much as 66 percent.
Sweet pepper was down 66%, from $1,293 per kilogram in December, to J$440 per kilogram in January, he reported.
Lettuce and tomato prices also dropped 44 percent and 40 percent from $688 to $384, and from J$1,100/kg to J$660/kg, respectively.
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