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Hillside farming & burning, Blue Mountains St. Andrew or St. Thomas

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Land clearance by burning, Blue Mountains, St. Andrew/St. Thomas?

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Hillside farming, Blue Mountains, St. Andrew or St. Thomas

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Tobacco workers

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"Workers gaining better earning from tobacco growing."

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Workmen spraying the field

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Tobacco Farm at Cave Valley St. Ann

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The young tobacco plant

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"The young tobacco plant, in its early stages, demands intensive care. After planting the soil must be loosened by hand and kept moist to ensure a good root system."

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Tobacco processing

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Irrigation of the Tobacco

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"Irrigation of the tobacco: an essential aspect of the cultivation of this crop, is done using pumps and piping provided by the Company. Pumps are installed at the riverside and a network of pipes is laid throughout the field. The tobacco need,…

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Suckering is done to curb the plants natural tendency to reproduce itself

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"Suckering is done to curb the plants' natural tendency to reproduce itself. Since the leaf of the plant must get all the nutrients, chemicals have to be applied to control all sucker growth."

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Farmer examining his crop regularly for detection of pests

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"The careful farmer examined his crop regularly for early detection of pests and diseases. Attacks by Aphids or incidences of Black Shank and other diseases require immediate attention."

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