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Trelawny yam farmers still struggling to rebound

Oct 28, 2026 · Leon Jackson/Gleaner Writer

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WESTERN BUREAU: Hurricane Melissa decimated vast acreages of yam fields in southern Trelawny last October, leaving many families facing an uncertain future. A year later, they have come to appreciate yam farming even more, hailing it as not just a way of life, but the lifeblood of their communities.

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