Bayer releases three fungicides to help Jamaican farmers
Speaking at the launch, held at Junction Great House in St. Elizabeth, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson stated: “I congratulate Bayer CropScience and Carib-Agro Distributors for partnering with us in advancing our mission to grow and expand the sector through improved agronomic practices.”
“This is welcome news, which is in keeping with our efforts under the Food Safety Modernisation Programme to ensure that Jamaican produce meets food-safety requirements for the export market and complies with international trade agreements and standards,”
Antracol is used to control a wide range of fungal diseases on tomato, beans, melon, cucumber, onion, garlic, mango, banana, pumpkin, squash, celery, cabbage and chives while Trivia can be used on cabbage, strawberry, peas, citrus, onion, eggplant, broccoli, cantaloupe, Irish potato and lettuce.
source: jis.gov.jm
