Hi-Pro commences relief effort for hurricane-hit farmers

In fact today was the start of an islandwide initiative in which several farmers in May Pen, Clarendon received baby chicks, feeds and other items.

The company stated that the donation marked the first leg of its relief effort programme to assist farmers who suffered losses due to the hurricane which caused extensive damage across the island.

Hi-Pro has committed to lending support to the disadvantage farmers, emphasizing the importance of unity during crises. As part of the company’s continued dedication to giving back to it communities, Hi-Pro will donate significant resources to ensure that the farmers can quickly recover and rebuild.

The initiative will target the hardest-hit areas across the country and include donations of feed, baby chicks and crop packages (seeds, fertilizer, and chemicals).

The goal is to help farmers resume production quickly and mitigate the negative impact of Hurricane Beryl on Jamaica’s food security.

“We have always stood shoulder to shoulder with the nation’s farmers through every hardship and in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Hi-Pro’s commitment remains strong. We are dedicated to providing the essential resources needed to help farmers get back to the business of farming.

"We urge everyone to rally together and support our resilient farmers who are the backbone of our communities and whose production guarantees a degree of food independence” said Colonel (ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie, vice president of the Hi-Pro Division of Jamaica Broilers Group Limited.

Hi-Pro says it will continue to explore additional ways to assist and advocate for the needs of farmers as they work to rebuild their lives and businesses.