Climate change: a cold front in Jamaica

By: Deleen Powell on April 7th, 2009

Jamaica’s farmers are worried about the weather. High winds, frosts in August and dryer conditions on the tropical island are making it harder to grow crops. All of which poses a threat to their livelihoods and the economy.

Deleen Powell explores what measures are being put in place to ensure the survival of Jamaica’s farming sector.

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