While Guyanese consumers enjoy a consistent year-round citrus supply, other Caribbean nations face variable pricing, sometimes causing seasonal consumer detachment from favored fruits. Recently, the Jamaica Gleaner highlighted that citrus in Jamaica has reached "record prices" due to a "severe shortage locally and across the globe, caused by both disease and climate events."
The report also noted a "high demand for seedlings from persons seeking to establish small plots." In response, the Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture is implementing a "citrus revitalization program," primarily targeting the parish of Manchester. This initiative underscores the gravity of the situation, with Alfred Barrett, manager of the Seed Certification Unit, noting that "Jamaica now has some of the most expensive citrus across the world."
Source: Stabroek News
