$10M in support provided to fire-affected blue mountain coffee farmers in Westphalia, St. Andrew

November 11, 2026

$10 million in support has been provided to fire-affected coffee farmers in Westphalia, St. Andrew.

A recent fire affected over 83 acres of coffee land and over 35 farmers.

Speaking at the handing-over ceremony of agricultural supplies to the farmers, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green said the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) provided farmers with chemical packages, fertilizers and coffee seedlings.

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Mr. Green highlighted the challenges faced by the blue mountain coffee farmers over the last two years.

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He urged the farmers who received support to return to their fields and begin replanting.