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The long-standing tradition of backyard farming in rural Jamaica is coming under pressure as drought conditions scorch household gardens, forcing families to buy provisions they would normally harvest for themselves. For generations, backyard farming has helped rural families supplement their food supply, cut grocery bills and, in some cases, earn extra income from surplus produce. But the prolonged dry spell has disrupted that practice, leaving some households in Guys Hill, St Catherine struggling to absorb the added cost of putting food on the table.
