JP Farms is reporting that its banana farm recovery programme is progressing faster than anticipated following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl.
The Category 4 hurricane caused extensive damage to Jamaica's largest banana farm, resulting in a projected revenue loss of approximately J$600 million.
Hurricane Beryl caused significant banana and plantain crop loss and infrastructure damage at JP Farms.
Despite these challenges, the company says the recovery programme has been carried out with exceptional efficiency.
It adds that weed control, disease management, and repairs to damaged drainage, cableways, and the underground irrigation systems, have continued seamlessly.
The company now reports that it is in the final phases of its recovery programme to return to normal operations.
This advanced resuscitation effort means JP bananas will return to supermarket shelves in late January 2025, about five weeks earlier than the original projection.
General Manager at JP Farms Mario Figueroa, attributes the quick recovery to the dedication of the farm team and good field practices ahead of the hurricane that resulted in more resilient plants.
JP Farms says, since the passage of Hurricane Beryl, it has also implemented measures to increase the resilience of its farm. These include reinforcing drainage, planting more windbreaks, and replanting shorter varieties of bananas that can better withstand high winds.
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