Minister Floyd Green assures fire-hit Southwest St. Elizabeth farmers of swift aid

August 3, 2026

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has assured farmers in Southwest St. Elizabeth that the government will move swiftly to assist them following a major fire which affected agricultural lands in the Little Park/Gillard, Pedro Plains area on Friday.

Speaking at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the weekend, Mr. Green said preliminary reports indicate that approximately 20 farmers were affected after the blaze consumed roughly 50 hectares of farmland.

The minister noted that teams from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) were immediately dispatched to the area to assess the extent of the damage and document the losses sustained by farmers.

Among the losses already identified are approximately 20 storage tanks, large quantities of grass prepared for use as mulch, and several tripods and other pieces of farming equipment.

Mr. Green emphasized that the government remains committed to ensuring that the affected farmers receive the support needed to resume production as quickly as possible.

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The ministry said through RADA and its other agencies, it will continue its assessment of the affected areas and work closely with farmers to determine the most appropriate forms of assistance.