Why he left Austria to start a farm in Jamaica

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  • @trevorbolto4436
    @trevorbolto4436 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    I made lots of comments here but I have to applaud the Jamaican women who are taking up farming while their men is hanging out at the shop plaza! I respect the Jamaican women farmers who plants to feed their children! God bless them all!

    • @jamaicanprincess4124
      @jamaicanprincess4124 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Majority of jamaican farmers are Jamaican men. 🙄

    • @koffi3415
      @koffi3415 ปีที่แล้ว

      What the fail to understand that some of the richest people in britain are farmers and you have bank nanagers and other profesional people quiting their jobs rearing pigs chickens and goats and sheep and growing food .

    • @blackbway
      @blackbway ปีที่แล้ว

      There are also Jamaican women who are just dressing up and looking good, waiting for men to support them.
      There are working men and working women. There are lazy men and lazy women.

    • @truvico
      @truvico ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@jamaicanprincess4124 exactly. The people who liked that comment are time deaf.

    • @sweetspirit6171
      @sweetspirit6171 ปีที่แล้ว

      JAMES 2:9 TO RESPECT PERSON IS TO COMMIT SIN

  • @coldkingbluearmy6775
    @coldkingbluearmy6775 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    As Jamaicans we need to invest in our country. If an Austrian can do it with all his immigration challenges why can't us who are born Jamaicans do the same....even if we are overseas....we see this time and time again hardwork will payoff! Let's invest people - real estate farming, invest invest invest! An Austrian has done it. So can we. Bless up our God Bless Island.

    • @exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198
      @exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      My thoughts exactly

    • @howardwhittingham8752
      @howardwhittingham8752 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      When some Jamaican get over sea them forgot the reason until them can do it no more and get old

    • @danielhowell2415
      @danielhowell2415 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Some people think Scamming is easier...they dont believein hard work...

    • @Legend-lc9bv
      @Legend-lc9bv ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Mi tell my family seh Mi aguh invest in a Jamaica dem a laugh afta mi

    • @Marybassan128
      @Marybassan128 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I would love to come home and contribute to the economy but scared of the crime

  • @howardharris4718
    @howardharris4718 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Agriculture is the way to go for Jamaica. A successful and healthy country produces their own food in a healthy way.

    • @susangordon3152
      @susangordon3152 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Michael Manleyntold is to “grow what we eat and eat what we grow.” Here we are! My grandfather was a farmer and I am happy I was raised in an environment where every food came directlybfeomnfamtontable…oh what a life! 💛

    • @anjee.3261
      @anjee.3261 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tell that to the government! As that most definitely should be promoted.... Not the current import everything mindset!

    • @olgamartin5884
      @olgamartin5884 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe it is taxless and more economical for him to invest here.
      Jamaica No Problems and everything is cheap even the women.
      Making babies is also farming. Buy and sell women also.

    • @nightswan1234
      @nightswan1234 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olgamartin5884 Well Olga you started your comment with maybe as meaning not so sure. But what you wrote carries some heavy duty connotations to say the least where as definitely should not be divulged as true and undisputed facts. Care to further explain your comment?

    • @bedstuypopupcinema812
      @bedstuypopupcinema812 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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  • @blissfulservant4189
    @blissfulservant4189 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Farming is the heart of Jamaica, yet the small farmers never get the support but others do.

    • @eboniclarke177
      @eboniclarke177 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Exactly.

    • @RickymaRI87
      @RickymaRI87 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Look how long we a say dat. A dat unuh fi block road fa.

    • @rockquelneysmith7804
      @rockquelneysmith7804 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly. Poor people like me can't farm in Jamaica.

    • @audleymclean3724
      @audleymclean3724 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rockquelneysmith7804 Shut up!!! and learn, when Michael Manley gave the so called small man loans and opportunity for farming what did they do? they bought Bikes, Cars and went spurting drinking Beer etc. and ignore the Farming, thus the program collapse, so when you see hard working responsible people doing well, stop the pessimistic argument, this is how bad mindedness starts.

    • @koffi3415
      @koffi3415 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is nice how people from all over the world can come to Jamaica and feel at home here because of the friendliness of the Jamaican people but sadly most european people are not very racist.

  • @paulettecrawford6356
    @paulettecrawford6356 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Martin is so down to earth
    And he chose my Parish to do farming. God chose him to be where he is. All the best Martin.

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I love how Martin sounds like a St. Elizabeth Jamaican already. 😁

    • @yandizzlepizzle6602
      @yandizzlepizzle6602 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fit right in!!

    • @osarismaroon2292
      @osarismaroon2292 ปีที่แล้ว

      YET UH'NUH HATE UH'NUH OWNSELF AS LONG AS DEM AH 👽👾😈👿🐽🐷🐖 DEM FIT EEN. UH'NUH BLOOD CLAART IDIOT!!!!!!!!!

    • @gijane9375
      @gijane9375 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love Jamaica but st Elizabeth got a cast system. That's a shame.

    • @mzstibbz1
      @mzstibbz1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gijane9375 I really would love to no more about the cast system. Im a little ignorant to how it is in St E. No family there so never seen that side. Love Jamaica too

    • @noraallman9194
      @noraallman9194 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeaman im get de twang 👍 im a yadie nung

  • @heathermorgan9670
    @heathermorgan9670 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    How comes we don’t see more stories like this instead of all the corruption and killing that’s happening in our beautiful Island. Anyway none of that is ever going to stop me from going or moving back when l am ready. Crimes happen all over the world. Thanks for featuring this story and since l was born and raised in South East St Elizabeth this makes me proud that he chose my Parish to call his home and to provide job opportunities for people who need jobs.

  • @lilymbbrown2596
    @lilymbbrown2596 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I LOVE THIS MAN ❤❤❤❤❤ IT TAKES A FOREIGNER TO SPEAK THE TRUTH ...HE'S AMAZING 👏 👍🍉🥒🍍🫑🍊🧅🧄🥬

  • @user-ec8su1ol7z
    @user-ec8su1ol7z ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This is a great interview and I appreciate this gentleman giving us some excellent information and opportunities that all Jamaican can use to help make this country better. Thank you!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome. Thanks for watching

  • @burnettcampbell8586
    @burnettcampbell8586 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hail up Martin, I was Martin Trainer when he got to Jamaica in the 90s while working at Half Moon Elegant Resort so proud of you my brother great job will link you up soon.

  • @maried2089
    @maried2089 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    SIR THROP YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR CALLING 🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏽❤️🇯🇲

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 🙏🏾

    • @maried2089
      @maried2089 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thropyou are welcome

  • @Sunnybwoy47
    @Sunnybwoy47 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A VERY GOOD interview .He has made himself a REAL Jamaican. WELCOME TO YOU AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES. WE WELCOME YOU.

  • @eltonpinnock-kr5et
    @eltonpinnock-kr5et ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very interesting it really motivated me to leave overseas and go back my culture as a Jamaican.

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Big up throp love you show non Jamaican. Living. The Jamaican. Dream lot of Jamaican. Takes Jamaica for granted

    • @annmariesamsan
      @annmariesamsan ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right

    • @roseb819
      @roseb819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you

    • @pamellasaunders7796
      @pamellasaunders7796 ปีที่แล้ว

      Majority do!!! If only we could change our mind set then things will happen for us.

  • @patrickthompson9719
    @patrickthompson9719 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is about this guy from Austria, who went to Jamaica to work as a hotel manager at the foreign-owned Half Moon hotel, who then decided to become the owner of his own farm in St Elizabeth.
    After seeing the difficulties that his hotel was undergoing, in terms of getting supplied by local farmers - which caused tons of headache in getting meals prepared on time for the guests - he then decided to set up his own farm to fill the dire need.
    So, he leased lands from people in the surrounding areas and started his own farm to fill the supply gap.
    His farm has become a huge success as a result and is now a burgeoning agricultural supply corporation in Jamaica.
    In the interview, he explained about the hardships of getting it all done, especially due to the fact that he was a foreigner - even though he had then recently married a Jamaican woman.
    It was not all a ‘piece of cake’ - as they say. For he had to first, battle the customary prejudice that Jamaicans have against seemingly “privileges foreigners who come to take advantage”.
    Then, he had to learn how to go about leasing properties in the correct legal manner, and then know how to grow the right crops for the most suitable soil, and so on, and so forth.
    On top of that, he had to make sure that his immigration papers were always in good standing - in terms of his working visa and resident status. Now, after twenty years, he has finally completed his naturalization status and is now a full-fledged Jamaican citizen - along with being a highly successful entrepreneur.
    It is quite an interesting story. And I wonder if he would qualify as one of the non-hated Whites in Ja. As opposed to Ukrainian Irena. Who, some people hate - I think mainly because she runs a regular yet successful TH-cam channel and is hence more visible to Jamaicans.

    • @josephgavin9838
      @josephgavin9838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Verygood ❤❤❤

    • @kerry-annthompson441
      @kerry-annthompson441 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for this brilliant summary, namesake ❤

    • @Jamaika-g8m
      @Jamaika-g8m 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The owner of halfmoon is also An Austrian.

    • @cartubdetailing
      @cartubdetailing 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The funny thing about those comment from the 2nd paragraph in I thought of Irena the way how she is always so detailed like ChatGPT 😂 love that lady. She is a factual one you can’t buy that. ❤

  • @beyondthesilencebeyondthepain
    @beyondthesilencebeyondthepain ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is one of the most inciteful,balanced conversations I have ever heard about the challenges of farming in Jamaica. This young man is a God send to Jamaica and I pray he will continue to use wisdom to navigate the politics and effect real and fundamental change to the mindsets, the government policy, business response and that Jamaica will rise up to be a leading farming nation in the world as a result!! CONGRATULATIONS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said! Thank you for watching

  • @juggernautmjae3970
    @juggernautmjae3970 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am from a family of farmers . I love farming the soil makes me happy . Animal husbandry as well .

  • @PaytonandMommytime
    @PaytonandMommytime ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love how she allows him to talk and finish what he is saying and not interrupt him🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍

  • @catherinehodge7624
    @catherinehodge7624 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jamaica is the cultural capital of the WORLD! Only some Jamaican's don't yet know it!

  • @elsie9434
    @elsie9434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He sounds like a Jamaican ❤❤ it’s love he has for the country

  • @claudiamoore2525
    @claudiamoore2525 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hope the Jamaican government is watching this and taking notes. We always have people from different countries coming to Jamaica and invest in Jamaica, and in no time they make it. While I'm happy for their investment in Jamaica, I hope they don't turn on us and start kicking us out of our own little island. Not saying that this is the case with this gentleman. I'm speaking on a general term. They invest in our agriculture they invest in our tourism just to make money, but THEY don't really care about us. Thank God for the few that does. Thank you for the good work you're doing Mr. Martin.

  • @viannacross3290
    @viannacross3290 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Martins story are so impressive i am now watching his story. Omg well done i need to follow him on his journeys. Congratulations to you martin👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏🏽

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching

    • @noego4798
      @noego4798 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🏾👍🏾

  • @tarshaholness6016
    @tarshaholness6016 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Welcome Martin 🎉I love your intervention. Proud and happy for you.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching

    • @INA1111TUBE
      @INA1111TUBE ปีที่แล้ว

      Tarsha,
      Are you proud that an immigrant had to come to our country to show Jamaican how easy it is to infiltrated our country, gain access to our resources and speak openly of their wishes for Freedom, freedom to come and go freely in Jamaica while never being able to stand in defense of our country.!?Our country that he want the freedom to use as he wishes... Again I ask; which Jamaican can go to Austria and get those privileges.
      Which Jamaican can go to Austria and do that? Because if they can they should.... But remember if his land was as good as our he wouldn't be in our country....
      We have to learn to appreciate what we were blessed with. We have to be able to see the goodness in each other so others can too and not think they can put us against each other and take what we have,,,, that should no longer be possible..... That text book should be destroyed.....

    • @tarshaholness6016
      @tarshaholness6016 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@INA1111TUBE it’s not about being proud of an immigrant. He is smart thinking and used his initiative. He saw the opportunity and make used of it. Opportunities are out there and no one stopping you from exploring them. If you could go to another country and opportunities arises wouldn’t you explore them? It doesn’t matter where you are from. Jamaica is out of many one people, therefore there were different nationalities. Look how many Jamaicans in different countries. What if they stop them entries? The typical Jamaicans do not want to do anything so let people come in and help develop the island.

    • @INA1111TUBE
      @INA1111TUBE ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tarshaholness6016I will leave the attached video as an insight into some higher knowledge, consume what you can retain it is not to take away from anyone but instead to bring awareness to the unaware....
      Jamaican are Nubians the creators of farming.. Give them the same chance and you will get the same and or better goods hands down...
      There are Jamaican Scientific Farmers in the Bahamas teaching our Bahamian Brothers and Sisters how to grow Hydroponic Food, their island is not has fertile as our. Jamaican are away gathering the knowledge of self sustainabilities our various locations requires that of us, no one is bending their Standard Operating Procedures, Rules or Laws to accommodate us... We were taught " when you go to Rome you do as the Romans do" its call respect....
      We are the Out of Many Comes One‼️ The many that are scattered in foreign lands; Not to be mistaken with the notion of out of ANY come one, lol. I have to laugh behind that one😄😅😂🤣 too funny! I love 💓you Sis no hard feelings; each one has to teach one‼️We can not afford to get this twisted... Seriously‼️ check out the video... I don't create them those that know do I just share what needs to be shared.
      th-cam.com/video/XF5Pz4RS9U8/w-d-xo.html

  • @nateishacampbell9830
    @nateishacampbell9830 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I really enjoyed this. Martin is comedic and provided some solid answers based on his experience in Jamaica. The interviewer did an awesome job and she came armed to engage and lead the direction of the interview.

    • @hallelujahjoy6771
      @hallelujahjoy6771 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks to the farmer and interviewer.well done

  • @berydale
    @berydale ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Hi Throp, hope all is well. This recording was excellent. Good to hear another aspect of a European settling in JA. I wish Martin the best of luck.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much 🙏🏾

    • @anjee.3261
      @anjee.3261 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What's so good about more Europeans settling in Jamaica?

    • @noego4798
      @noego4798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@anjee.3261
      What's so wrong about it...🤔

    • @elizabethgraham8819
      @elizabethgraham8819 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! Before long tge colonizers are going to have black people slaving for them.

    • @elizabethgraham8819
      @elizabethgraham8819 ปีที่แล้ว

      You people, stoo, glorifying these colonizers coming to Jamaica. Jamaicans are not welcome in their country. Go and plant your own land. Don't you see what is happening? The old colonizers, the white man and the new colonizers, and the Chinese are taking over Jamaica. Soon, it will be their land. Wake up! Black Jamaican, please wake up!

  • @nadinehanchar1752
    @nadinehanchar1752 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    WOW! CONGRATULATIONS SIR, BEAUTIFULLY DONE. I LOVE IT WHEN PEOPLE SEE OPPORTUNITIES THE HONEST WAY, AND TAKE THE RISK AND PUT IT TO GOOD USE.. HARD WORK AT THE END OF THE DAY ALWAYS PAY OFF, WITH PATIENCE, AND BELIEVE, IN IT AND YOURSELF..I LOVE YOUR AUTHENTIC, PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR YOU AND OTHERS. KEEP UP YOUR AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS. AGRICULTURE IS THE ONE NUMBER KEY FOR ALL HEALTH LIFE AND LIVING. I WISH YOU BLESSINGS AND CONTINUES SUCCESS, AND HOPE VISIT YOUR FARM IN THE NEAR FUTURE. SENDING NUFF LOVE EVERYTIME CANADA. ✔ ❤️ 👏 ❤️

  • @maxinewhite2116
    @maxinewhite2116 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Fantastic interview. He so comedic-Glad he his here! Big up!!! Thank-you Throp! Educational for us farmers in Jamaica. Food is big business, and so everyone can benefit from it. Simple economics will keep us informed and not running out of supplies and keep up with the demand. Big up to hard-working farmers like Martin all over Jamaica! God bless oonuh !

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks so much for watching

    • @wilmarainwater5333
      @wilmarainwater5333 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen! If all Jamaicans would plant, it would reverse the great deficit within the economy; we need to stop or import less foods cause we are not supporting our local farmers. Planting helps to prevent mudslides. How about planting almond trees, pistachio trees, walnut trees, beachnut trees, grape trees .... the fruit of these trees are healthy to eat. We could supply factories, etc. & build our own economy.

    • @wilmarainwater5333
      @wilmarainwater5333 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me really admire Martin's energy & the love he has for his dream! I wish all Jamaican's would take pride in farming. A country that cannot feed their nation is not good so we all need to get with the program.

  • @glenroysimmonds5554
    @glenroysimmonds5554 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This interview with Martin was , and is very edifying
    This episode is great
    Martin thanks for seeing the value in our beautiful islands Jamaica 🇯🇲. 🇯🇲.

  • @noeljames1254
    @noeljames1254 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I come to Jamaica very often. I am from Clarendon, so my experience from that vantage point, Clarendon, was always a very fruitful and farm oriented parish. In my area, I could not help noticing that bush has replaced what was once quite fruitful.
    I thought that farming there died with the older generation. I got lost in Alligator Pond, trying to take a coastal route to Black River. En route, I was blown away by the amount of farmlands with acres upon acres of scallions/onions and carrots in St. Elizabeth.
    This is a very compelling and inspiring story. Farming is one thing that I would definitely do if I return to Jamaica or invest there. As a youth growing up, everyone around us plated something. Almost every kind of fruit and food was in abundance.

  • @jellojaw
    @jellojaw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems like one of the most overlooked comment from this interview is the "soon come" culture which is prominent among our people. People often make plans with time constraints and when your timing depends on another showing up on time and they pull the "soon come" ting on you, then all timing is off. I say that to say this Martin is successful for 2 simple reasons, he understand the importance of being on time and being consistent.

  • @beverleysmith9340
    @beverleysmith9340 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Mr Martin good day thank God for another blessed day I was watching your interview it is very interesting knowing that someone who is not a born Jamaican have such a interest and love for the island of Jamaica .I wish you all the best in your business and most of all God blessings and protection over you and your worker's. I have good news for you my son Andrew told me that he work for you he said your are a very nice person he speak good about you and that is so nice .I would like to meet you in person when I come to Jamaica. God continue to bless you..🙏🙏🙏

  • @veriannelastchance6891
    @veriannelastchance6891 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As one from a little island, who lived from my parents'farming, It was very inspiring listening to the farmer in this video. I really appreciated him elaboration of his background before he became the star farmer in Jamaica. His starting experience was very well laid out as a solid foundation; not only for farming, but also for anyone to accomplish or triumph in anything in life; especially to establish a sound career. To make it in life people, above other values, must be courageous, inspired, disciplined, patient, humble, trustworthy, willing to listen to learn and prepare to battle and to prevail against the unseen forces that come to test everyone sometimes in life. (Like the talk goes, we got to have real backbones!) So, yes! It was marvelous as well as very encouraging to learn of Mr. Martin's successful life story!
    Congratulations Mr. Martin on your bravery and success as a farmer. May you continue to be the valuable example you are to other farmers as well as everyone who is truly ready to succeed in life.
    I wish you the best in the future with faith and great hope in God almighty by Jesus Christ his Son. Trust in God always; and lean not on your own understanding, and He will never fail you. So said He, so means He. Amen. Peace, joy & love!
    Thank you so much!
    -CANADA

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏾 thanks for watching and thanks for your comment

  • @sophiemclarke6556
    @sophiemclarke6556 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Food security is so important. As Martin have stated it needs to be organised correctly. This high Importing is too expensive for Jamaica. Everybody have to eat.

  • @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY
    @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is very wholesome. Jamaica is an untapped marketplace. May we unite to build Jamaica and get rid of badmind which is what’s tearing the country apart. 🙏🏿

  • @irenegoffe2484
    @irenegoffe2484 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Welcome to jamaica 👍
    Please be careful, open your eyes 👀 be wise and asked God to protect you, don't let down your instincts.
    Nice to have you in jamaica 👍

  • @Thenewgards
    @Thenewgards ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a new developer in the realeste market in St Elizabeth with a gated condo community. I can say he really understand the Jamaican culture and the people. And, Martin was very transparent about farming as well as investment. You hardly ever see others who are doing well in their endeavors offer the level of help he is offering. I love St Elizabeth checkout our gated community in Black River.

  • @doublem4471
    @doublem4471 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Intriguing....hard work and dedication paid of. Embrace the Land...love it...its LIFE!! Thanks for sharing Martin

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching

  • @carolinewright9123
    @carolinewright9123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing I am proud of this. Man who come to Jamaica to do farming God bless 🙌

  • @namkebanyanklariti
    @namkebanyanklariti ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Very informative thank you for this segment. I think this farmer missed a question about GMO vs Non-GMO crops. Since food is our business, I need to know if the crops he produces are organic or GMO. I'm so proud of his efforts in creating a farming business and contributing to the development of Jamaica.

    • @powerrass1922
      @powerrass1922 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very informative...very inspiring!

    • @buhrochem
      @buhrochem ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If the seeds are from Monsanto/Bayer, it's GMO!

    • @oliviamonteque6407
      @oliviamonteque6407 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jamaica don't do GMO! Not good for you.

    • @namkebanyanklariti
      @namkebanyanklariti ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@oliviamonteque6407 Yeah I hope this guy does not bring in Monsanto seeds to grow crops on the island.

    • @paulinejackson1701
      @paulinejackson1701 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Real man Martin and when I say he's real he I

  • @Worldsbestchocolate
    @Worldsbestchocolate ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a young Jamaica I love to hear more about agriculture in Jamaica. This is a great industry that I seek to join in the future. Martin is an interesting character that made a wise choice in going into agriculture in Jamaica. I come from an agricultural background and would love to come back to that industry in my older years. What are some recommendations for doing so? What parish is the best to start a farm? Who do I talk to about doing so?

  • @veronicatait5067
    @veronicatait5067 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a great story/interview.
    Throp you need to post more of these successful stories to show others how it can be done.
    Stay safe/well.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I absolutely will. Thanks for watching

  • @eugeniecampbell
    @eugeniecampbell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am super proud to listen to that Austrian talking about what Jamaicans can do to make a living from farming.

  • @JamBajan
    @JamBajan ปีที่แล้ว +15

    These presentations are absolutely invaluable! Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you so much

  • @msgrace5176
    @msgrace5176 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My mom is a farmer my dad was a farmer I was raised eating organic food I'm drinking organic bush what teas a natural healing remedies for I'm from St Ann's and I believe 100% in forming I know lift in the US but I believe in farming different motivate young people in Jamaica instant instead of standing on the street corner rubbing out their hand especially the young young men men off today take an example from this 4 minutes good.

  • @m.jebbison2726
    @m.jebbison2726 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you moderator and it is commemorable to hear Martin being so authentic, passionate and experienced.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching

  • @melangefoods1391
    @melangefoods1391 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Life is so funny. He was just there and I was a school boy working at night sleeping in the storage room.
    Look where I'm compare to where he is. I wonder what makes the difference?

  • @cartubdetailing
    @cartubdetailing 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You bring so much value to my research and development with your conference. Thank you and keep it going. Hopefully I’ll be able add value back to your audience someday too. 🎉

  • @bpersistentshauna1
    @bpersistentshauna1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very very good advice

  • @hbrown2866
    @hbrown2866 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this interview Throp. It is very helpful for us to see the good things that are happening. I agree with Martin regarding having a young minister of Agriculture, someone with energy to engage and excite young people to get involved in the business of agriculture. The most successful and scalable business are the ones that identify a market need and take steps to fill the gap. That is what he did. Most small business just seek to copy what others are doing.

  • @anaiyahmeade9132
    @anaiyahmeade9132 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Throp, you have an educational informative platform I ❤️ this attentive podcast. I bless you and praise all your endeavors. I'm truly proud 🎉🎉🎉blessings ❤❤❤

  • @AiMelodizs
    @AiMelodizs ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I enjoyed this program. Well done.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      awesome, thanks for watching

  • @happyreader5367
    @happyreader5367 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is awesome and exciting initiative

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you and thank you for watching

  • @ericpowell4350
    @ericpowell4350 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love his adopted Jamaican accent. ❤

  • @sonofyhwh423
    @sonofyhwh423 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving this content.Good Job Bro!!!❤

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much

  • @TheBlackkat63
    @TheBlackkat63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate this segment, well said sir!

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful.....Big up yourself, Martin!

  • @dayjaanderson9402
    @dayjaanderson9402 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Point of information, Ginger Hill is NOT located in Tangle River. Ginger Hill is located in St Elizabeth.

  • @phillipbeckford7814
    @phillipbeckford7814 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is lit. Good questions and answers and overall it was a wonderful interview. I learned alot as well and well done to Martin. Thank you for making Jamaica your home and I hope you continue to enjoy the island as keep up the good work in the farming industry alongside the work your putting in to promote farming and encourage hotelier to support the locals more. Big up sir and also to the panel and the participants.

    • @barbarathompson9455
      @barbarathompson9455 ปีที่แล้ว

      This Man is from Austria and that country ws taken over by Hitlar yrs ago: Why r we selling out our lands to foreigners. Wake up JAMAICANS" Stop This mess" Jamaica is our home 🏡 and everybody want land and good climate: Jamaican,Jamaicans Stop leasing & selling yr lands to strangers: If these foreigners want to buy land take them to the ghettos to underdeveloped lands & make them buld up the country:

    • @barbarathompson9455
      @barbarathompson9455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ppl plz find out who this man really is & where he's from & his background. Why he doesn't want to live in his prestigious and Sophisticated country.

    • @Donnette_BistroLounge_owner
      @Donnette_BistroLounge_owner ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@barbarathompson9455 because he's free to live whereever he wants to, like the rest of us, as long as we follow the immigration rules/laws of our new home country.

    • @victorwilliams4026
      @victorwilliams4026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really? Find out where he is from? How rude! Prestige??

    • @Elainebrown50
      @Elainebrown50 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@barbarathompson9455 what do you mean l lived in five countries abroad and they always asked why do you leave your sea and sunshine to come here please explain

  • @cynthiahemans
    @cynthiahemans ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that was awesome information. I really enjoy thank you so much.

  • @pamellasaunders7796
    @pamellasaunders7796 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks this was enlightening and educational. So many Jamaicans are of the mind set that the grass is only green on the other side.

  • @glenmcdaniel
    @glenmcdaniel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martin Zsifkovics says "tree" months; I love it. What a brilliant idea AstroJam is.

  • @joanmartin6083
    @joanmartin6083 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice to those who have an interest in farming. Martin, you have done a wonderful job. Continue the good work and inspire others. Way to go

  • @jannetbrown9199
    @jannetbrown9199 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My prayers is that God will cover him and protect him because a lot of Jamaican wants to reap where they did not sow , love ❤️ my country not giving up on my birth place, with God all things are possible 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @tyronebarnett6695
    @tyronebarnett6695 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoy listening to Mr. Martin very good speaker and entertaining

  • @amaruneter83
    @amaruneter83 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very Informative Video...especially for those lookin to go into farming

    • @jocelynkavanagh8882
      @jocelynkavanagh8882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have property in Clarendon to lease but I live in Canada and would like to lease to you how do I go about it. How do I contact you

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jocelynkavanagh8882 Martin's IG is in the description

  • @vinnette4583
    @vinnette4583 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Some years ago I read about this gentleman and how he became a farmer and a top farmer too if I am correct he catches our language so well in a matter of fact he speak like a Jamaican

  • @zemriewright4060
    @zemriewright4060 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    If you noticed the gentleman said that the first thing you need is to have a market.
    This gentleman was manager in a hotel so he had influence in the hotel industry hence a place where he could sell his produce.
    I was born in St Elizabeth and I'm still here in the heart of the farming community and most of the time people produce spoil right in the garden because they have no market. Sometimes a hotel supplier order the produce or tell you to plant a product and never comes back for it. My husband and I returned from the USA to farm and most of the time we just look a our produce rotting in the field and no one to buy it.
    It's not as easy as this gentleman is saying. He's making money cause the hotels are giving him the preference of buying his products.
    In Jamaica there's a lot of favouritism and the saying goes like this: "is not who you know, is who know you"
    Don't watch these interviews and think it's as easy as it sounds

    • @junebrowse1010
      @junebrowse1010 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the solution
      Can the small farmers come together and form a cooperative have a farmers market shop, as well as supply your local restaurant etc. Connect on social media.
      Chickonomy is a good one it's also fast turn over if need be tap into the diaspora partner with then and sell to local people.
      Jamaicans need to take back their business.

    • @jannettpeart4338
      @jannettpeart4338 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true

    • @DaydreamingTrack
      @DaydreamingTrack ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's easy because let's be honest he's white in Jamaica people roll over for that

    • @NATURALMYSTICMK
      @NATURALMYSTICMK ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U have to seek your market. Its not gonna come knocking at your gate.

  • @janetgerman6975
    @janetgerman6975 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤ welcome to Jamaica.❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @andrewl8251
    @andrewl8251 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This gentleman offers very valuable insights into the industry as to where it is a and how it can be improved on. These are the kind of ideas that can affect change in the country to a more profitable and efficient process. I wish him the best in all his efforts. A true visionary

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching

    • @charlesmannings4174
      @charlesmannings4174 ปีที่แล้ว

      You see how beautiful
      BLACK PEOPLE ARE....
      A EUROPEAN (AUSTR) COMES TO A BLACK CONTROLL
      COUNTRY....JUST LIKE
      THAT...HE IS ALLOWED
      TO FOLLOW HIS DREAMS..AS SHOULD BE.
      BUT AS WE ALL KNOW...
      IF THE CASE WERE REVERSE... A BLACK
      FARMER GOING TO
      AUST. WITH INTENTIONS
      OF FARMNG ....WHAT
      WOULD THE REVERSE
      EXPERIENCE BE LIKE...
      .......I THINK I KNOW...
      DO YOU HAVE ANY
      FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE
      TO SHARE...IF THE CASE
      WAS REVERSE ?
      I 'AM JUST SAYIN....!

  • @JayDreamzGaming
    @JayDreamzGaming ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think many Jamaicans should travel and that might help them c the potential the island has, if you work with the nature and the strength that the island has you can make profit

  • @althia1126
    @althia1126 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He’s so funny he speaks the truth best wishes with his Jamaican girl friend

  • @felnluvwithyou505
    @felnluvwithyou505 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was a very good interview.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching!

  • @MemeHam123
    @MemeHam123 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My brother started farming scotch bonnet peppers, scallion(green onion) and was doing well until inclemenT weather became a great challenge!

  • @gvalentino8641
    @gvalentino8641 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is quite interesting and revolutionary. Good interview.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks so much!

  • @kaywilson208
    @kaywilson208 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'd like to see Jamaicans going to Austria to farm.....

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Seems pretty feasible from the quick google search I did. You’d more than likely have to learn German though. But if that’s your dream I support you. Stay focused. Don’t let anybody discourage you. German is not an easy language to learn as a native English speaker, trust me I’ve tried. I wish you the best of luck in your international agricultural pursuits

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very good out of many one people. Very good

    • @doreenmattis3045
      @doreenmattis3045 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a Jam living in the USA is am loving this help to build your country stop tearing it to piecesTropp you are doing a wonderful. Job loving it God bless

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      absolutely!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@doreenmattis3045 thanks so much

  • @georgeliewellyn6695
    @georgeliewellyn6695 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Powerful invaluable and soliciting info. Bring jamaica to a forwarding level. 👏🤗👌💪

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching

  • @janice911
    @janice911 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Wow I see more and more foreigners going to Jamaica and involving in farming because they understand the principles of it. Why can’t some people understand that if you plant you will always have food. Some people just plant and do nothing more just reap when the time comes. If you plant just one apple or mango tree and those trees bear fruits you alone cannot eat off the crop of apples and mangoes. You can’t die of hunger if you farm.Smh

    • @eileenwatt8283
      @eileenwatt8283 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The younger generation doesn't eat fruits and vegetables. They eat processed foods so the concept of farming is not appealing to them.
      People would rather purchase land by the ocean than live inland in the mountains where they can plant food in their back yards. The salt destroys appliances so I imagine it's doing the same to people's skin and cell but it's not visible to the naked eyes.
      My generation was raised in the mountains where our snacks grew on trees in our yard. I eat like that still to this day. No health issues.
      Nutrition was taught to use. I doubt children are educated now on food choices. They know a hamburger but nothing about eating healthy.
      I'm an advocate for farmers. They keep me healthy.

    • @jamaicanprincess4124
      @jamaicanprincess4124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Majority of Jamaican farmers are born jamaican people. 🙄

    • @victorwilliams4026
      @victorwilliams4026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The farmers need more education an farming!

  • @damion4mcgregor888
    @damion4mcgregor888 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Amazing

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching

  • @starcas7177
    @starcas7177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A true mon, that last question and his answers❤

  • @roseb819
    @roseb819 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this program. It's very uplifting 😊

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      you're welcome, thank you for watching

  • @AnnaYAH5315
    @AnnaYAH5315 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm coming back home and I intend to plant my own food.
    The other side of this is the GMO seeds that the government has embraced now leaving the farmers in a tail spin. Africa rejected GMO seeds! I'm watching young farmers in Jamaica on youtube struggling with this because, this means they have to buy seeds again and again!

  • @sherrylue-fung2012
    @sherrylue-fung2012 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome. Enjoyed this!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!

  • @timlawrence7117
    @timlawrence7117 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done Martin. Great interview! All the best

  • @shxrtkut615
    @shxrtkut615 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he saw where there was demand and he supplied. smart man

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely

  • @althia1126
    @althia1126 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love farming when I lived and worked in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and worked at D and G I used to plant the stem off and plant and reaped a lot I love farming

  • @estherspencer6432
    @estherspencer6432 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great interview

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you Esther! Thanks for watching. I hope you are well

  • @khaandi_smith
    @khaandi_smith ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very informative. Good job.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching

  • @dcstvpc9720
    @dcstvpc9720 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done sir!!!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching

  • @angellajohnson3667
    @angellajohnson3667 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I lift my hat to you sir.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching

  • @Truetoself3838
    @Truetoself3838 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great interview, great job. This guys has obviously done well and had a great strategy to grow his business. Most farmers are hand in the dirt farmers coming from the ground up, so to speak, they don’t come from education down. He also had some influence which he leveraged and has now paved a path. He should be respected and his model copied to continue to grow Jamaicas agriculture industry…

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      well said

  • @butterflylily7207
    @butterflylily7207 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Every country has a process for work permit even if you investing. Jamaica shouldn't be any different. Hopefully Jamaica will not become the new south Africa or Zimbabwe where foreigners take over farm land.... Jamaican farmers need to push themselves to do better and grow Thier business...

    • @tavoyrowe558
      @tavoyrowe558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fam me from st Thomas an right now a deh water head me see dem start regulate an taking the sea front an taking the farm lands an now u going an start see more sick an dead Jamaicans because the way dem farming dem poisoning the plants an the earth just try an see if u can get a up date an see the chemical dem using on his farm

    • @butterflylily7207
      @butterflylily7207 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tavoyrowe558 sorry to hear this. It's not good. Jamaica use natural products organic farming. Using chemicals not only affects crops, it affects water, the sur you breath, Human health. In fact it affects the whole eco-System - plants animals.... Why isn't the government ensuring this is not happening? ... Soon you can plant crops because as you say the soil is damaged! Smh...

  • @Andre-md6gc
    @Andre-md6gc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how he uses the watermelon analogy. One Jamaica one people let us please build each other.

  • @MrNanah38
    @MrNanah38 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Everything this man is saying is true, but I would like to add one more thing, the country needs to campaign for more self sustainable living and stop importing Everything, the more you import stuff is more we loose buying power.

    • @roseb819
      @roseb819 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen

    • @monicaallen5998
      @monicaallen5998 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Farmers need the same level of support that's given to tourism.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching

  • @elainedaire2190
    @elainedaire2190 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    VERY GOOD INTERVIEW. Such a pleasure to see a European, come to Jamaica to live and pursue a career in Food production. Continue doing what you are doing for the betterment of Jamaica and its people. Blessings to you and your family.🙌👍👍😍😍

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks so much

  • @yvettekinchking8838
    @yvettekinchking8838 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He saw the opportunity to make money as a business man. It took him years to build his empire. Land is black gold... looks at Jamaicans who builds big concrete buildings on the land and cant afford to live in them... people dont lie to grown food on the land. They go to the supermarket...

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That make. Me so proude to be a Jamaican

    • @jamaicanprincess4124
      @jamaicanprincess4124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why?

    • @simonmanley6257
      @simonmanley6257 ปีที่แล้ว

      This another farin frighten sellout Jamaican a big up anybody from farin fi tun boss and tek over deh boasy slaves

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching

    • @ireallydontcare4536
      @ireallydontcare4536 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao my people ate something else

  • @dcstvpc9720
    @dcstvpc9720 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We need more people like this man in Jamaica. He’s GREAT!!!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

    • @sophieoliphant8817
      @sophieoliphant8817 ปีที่แล้ว

      Careful what you wish for!!!

    • @dcstvpc9720
      @dcstvpc9720 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sophieoliphant8817 :A FACT is NOT a wish. We’ve already seen and know what the man has done (and is still doing) for Jamaica. So, GOOWEAH, gooback a gulley sista.

  • @Celia1293
    @Celia1293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely insightful.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks so much for watching

  • @MemeHam123
    @MemeHam123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  ปีที่แล้ว

      you're welcome, thanks for watching