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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP

Farm Fresh Vegetables for Portmore

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Honourable Audley Shaw, is assuring residents of Portmore, St.Catherine that there will be more than enough farm fresh fruits and vegetables on offer at affordable prices come this Saturday, April 25, when...
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), along with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence (right), look at farm produce on display at the Ministry
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), along with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence (right), look at farm produce on display at the Ministry's Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew. Occasion was the virtual launch of Farmer's Month at the Ministry on Thursday (April 9).

Minister Shaw Announces $100-Million Programme To Ramp Up Food Production
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), in discussion with Vice President of Dencon Foods Limited, Nicholas Duke, at the company
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), in discussion with Vice President of Dencon Foods Limited, Nicholas Duke, at the company's Spring Plain facility in Clarendon, on April 7.

Government Secures Local Buyer For Excess Irish Potato
President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards​.
President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards​.

Agriculture Sector To Play Key Role In Country’s Recovery
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), present laptops and cell phones to Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green during a digital press briefing (April 2) to provide an update on the tourism sector. The equipment, purchased by the Tourism Enhancement Fund at a cost of $1.5 million, will enable staff at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to work from home and have access to the Agri-linkages Exchange (ALEX) platform to help farmers get rid of excess produce.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), present laptops and cell phones to Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green during a digital press briefing (April 2) to provide an update on the tourism sector. The equipment, purchased by the Tourism Enhancement Fund at a cost of $1.5 million, will enable staff at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to work from home and have access to the Agri-linkages Exchange (ALEX) platform to help farmers get rid of excess produce.

RADA Gets Equipment To Assist Farmers Sell Excess Produce

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Export Fees are Down 50%, Says State Minister Green

As part of the government’s stimulus package, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) has cut export related fees and charges by 50 per cent. This move has been implemented by Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) and the Trade Board Ltd. State Minister at MICAF, Floyd Green says, “One of the matters that the Export Growth Team...
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Tourism Linkages Network To Assist Farmers Sell Produce

Farmers affected by the closure of hotels due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), will receive assistance from the Tourism Linkages Network to offload their produce. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who noted that through the use of technology, the Network will be supporting small famers to connect their supplies to market. “Now that...
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Paperless Processing Of Import Permits At Agriculture Ministry

The Plant Produce Inspection Branch and the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries have implemented paperless processing for permits and phytosanitary certificates. All applications for import permits must be made online at www.moatrade.gov.jm website. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C Hutchinson, said the changes came into effect on March 18 and are...
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Farmers To Benefit From $400-Million Drought Adaptation Programme

More than 13,000 farmers are slated to benefit from the $400-million Drought Adaptation Programme being implemented by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, made the disclosure during a digital media conference on March 31. The programme aims to increase agricultural production for vegetables, fruits, condiments, roots and tubers by...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry,Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)
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Agriculture Ministry Looking To Establish Food Marts

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is looking to establish food marts at strategic locations across the island to enable consumers to have easier access to produce, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, made the disclosure during a digital press briefing on Tuesday (March 31). He noted that the...
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No Shortage Of Local Agricultural Produce

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is assuring that there is no shortage of local agricultural produce to supply the domestic market. Speaking at a digital press briefing on Tuesday (March 31), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said there are adequate supplies of meat, eggs, and fresh food, including vegetables, fruits and tubers. “Our...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addressing a digital press conference on March 31. Looking on is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green.
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Gov’t Spending $240 Million To Purchase Excess Produce From Farmers

The Government is spending $240 million to purchase excess produce from farmers impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). Making the announcement at a digital press briefing on Tuesday (March 31), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said the measure is to begin with immediate effect. Mr. Hutchinson noted that the objective is to...
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