Clarendon Farmers Benefit from New Drought-Resistant Seed Program
Over 200 Clarendon farmers receive subsidized drought-resistant seeds from RADA, boosting agricultural output with hybrid sweet pepper, tomato, and corn strains needing 30% less water.
Agricultural output in Clarendon is getting a strategic boost as over 200 local farmers have received heavily subsidized, drought-resistant seeds from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA).
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Preparing for Summer Dry Spells
The distribution targets the southern belt of the parish, which traditionally suffers severe water shortages during the summer months. The new hybrid seeds include strains of sweet pepper, tomato, and corn engineered to require 30% less water.
RADA extension officers will be conducting weekly visits to the participating farms to monitor crop yields and provide technical support.
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