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Food security in Puerto Rico

Food security in Puerto Rico

FromBusiness Daily


Food security in Puerto Rico

FromBusiness Daily

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Caribbean island imports around 90% of its food and by law only US ships can be used to transport it – which pushes up the price. We speak to islanders who think that needs to change, and are pushing for Puerto Rico to become more self sufficient. Weather events like Hurricane Maria, which left many without power and water for months, have brought the issue to the forefront once again.We meet a new generation who are leading the way, using new technology to try and make it easier, and cheaper, for people to buy local and rely less on imports. Produced and presented by Jane Chambers(Image: Puerto Rican farmer Fernando Maldonado. Credit: Jane Chambers)
Released:
Jan 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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