Outgoing president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society Norman Grant has called on the association to ensure that plans for a hotel at the Denbigh agricultural show ground, are fulfilled.

The hotel and conference centre project was started in 2015.

It’s intended to house patrons and other persons participating in the annual show.

Speaking at yesterday’s opening ceremony for this year’s staging of Denbigh Mr. Grant touted the gains made over the years, including the contribution of over $1 b to the Jamaican economy.

Mr. Grant also highlighted the shows transformation over the years, and its international reach.

He called on the Mmayor of May Pen, and the incoming JAS President to ensure that the legacy project, that is, the hotel and conference centre, is completed within the next few years.

Meantime, Junior Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture Victor Wright has indicated that under a PNP led government, young people entering the agriculture sector will benefit from provisions for land and financing.

Speaking at the Denbigh Agricultural Show in Clarendon yesterday, Mr. Wright referred to what he called the PNP’s new deal for agriculture.

He said he is encouraged by the increase in the number of young people going into agriculture, especially those keen on using technology.