Local bananas and plantains are expected to return to the market in good supply by February 2025.
Addressing Wednesday's post-Cabinet press briefing, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green said based on the current work being done, there could be a seven-month recovery path for the crops, counting from July this year.
Normally it takes seven to nine months for the local banana crop to recover after adverse weather shocks.
Assessments revealed that approximately 64 per cent of the crops in production were damaged during the passage of Hurricane Beryl in July.
Mr. Green said more than $1.8 billion is needed to resuscitate the crops, as at least 73 of the major banana farmers lost more than 50 per cent of their crops.
The Agriculture Ministry says both bananas and plantains contribute more than $13 billion annually to Jamaica's economy.
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