Jamaica Allocates $776M for Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project
The Jamaican Government has allocated $776 million for the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) project in the 2026/27 budget. The project aims to enhance agricultural productivity by providing irrigation access and modernizing infrastructure in St Catherine and Clarendon. Key achievements include the completion of well drilling, pump houses, and irrigation infrastructure, with 99% of Parnassus works finished. The project, initiated in December 2019, is expected to conclude in March 2028.
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The Jamaican Government has allocated $776 million for the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) project as part of the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure. The project aims to improve agricultural productivity through irrigation access on fallow sugar lands by constructing wells and a canal network in St Catherine and Clarendon.
As of December 2025, three wells have been drilled, and significant infrastructure has been established, including pump houses and irrigation systems. For the fiscal year 2026/27, funds will support the construction of agricultural buildings, road reinforcements, and procurement of drain cleaning equipment. The project's completion is expected in March 2028.
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