Weir: Beryl impact not expected to raise food crop costs

Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir has reassured the public that significant price increase is unlikely as some consumers raised concerns about a price hike in some food crops following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

He made the statement in light of investigations into the impact of the weather on local crops, particularly bananas and plantains.

“To be very honest with you, I do not see a significant difference in terms of price,” Weir told the DAILY NATION yesterday. (CLM)

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