farmer travels to Jamaica to help counterparts recover from Hurricane MelissaA Nova Scotia farmer has delivered much-needed supplies to help some of his counterparts in Jamaica recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Melissa. Yam heads are the top part of a yam tuber used as planting material. Lily Oulton is shown alongside yam farmers in Jamaica. They were able to buy and distribute about 900 kilograms of yam heads and about $3,000 worth of fertilizer, helping about 20 farmers, he said. His property in Jamaica suffered damage and he said the yam heads and fertilizer are a blessing.

Source: CBC News March 19, 2026 18:01 UTC