"...Dean of Science and Technology at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Michael A Taylor, said that with rising temperatures, unpredictability of rain, drought and other climatic phenomena, farmers will have to “rethink” their methods.

He said that having reliable access to water is a key area that must be taken into consideration.

“Whether it is capturing the water when it falls naturally, whether through mulching techniques or making micro dams on our property, whether it is water harvesting, these are the critical areas we should consider,” he said."