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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (centre), examines corn plucked from the field at the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth during a tour of the institution on Friday (February 10). Vice Principal of the School, Stevie Williams (left), and Principal, Milbert Miller, led the Minister on the tour.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (centre), examines corn plucked from the field at the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth during a tour of the institution on Friday (February 10). Vice Principal of the School, Stevie Williams (left), and Principal, Milbert Miller, led the Minister on the tour.

Sydney Pagon STEM Academy to Produce Items for School Breakfast Programme

The Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth is to become a hub for the production of items for the breakfast feeding programme for primary schools in the northern section of the parish. Minister without...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)

More Women Interested in Farming
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, on tour of Serge Island Dairies in Seaforth, St. Thomas, following the launch of a public relations and advertising campaign for the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) at the property on Friday, February 10.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, on tour of Serge Island Dairies in Seaforth, St. Thomas, following the launch of a public relations and advertising campaign for the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) at the property on Friday, February 10.

Gov’t Targetting Dairy Industry’s Revival
Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (2nd left) and Principal Director of Field Services, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson (left), hand over a Nubian Boer goat to Carlos Williams (third left) of Penfield in Gordon Town during a recent ceremony to deliver agricultural materials to farmers through the AgriHope programme, at RADA’s head office in St. Andrew. At right is Extension Officer, Michael Baker.
Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (2nd left) and Principal Director of Field Services, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson (left), hand over a Nubian Boer goat to Carlos Williams (third left) of Penfield in Gordon Town during a recent ceremony to deliver agricultural materials to farmers through the AgriHope programme, at RADA’s head office in St. Andrew. At right is Extension Officer, Michael Baker.

East Rural St. Andrew Farmers Get Assistance
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), emphasises a point during discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mavis Bank Coffee Factory Limited and Secretary of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Norman Grant (left); and Chairman of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), James Rawle. Occasion was the launch of the Jamaican standard specification for coffee, JS 61:2016, at the BSJ headquarters in St. Andrew on February 1.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), emphasises a point during discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mavis Bank Coffee Factory Limited and Secretary of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Norman Grant (left); and Chairman of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), James Rawle. Occasion was the launch of the Jamaican standard specification for coffee, JS 61:2016, at the BSJ headquarters in St. Andrew on February 1.

Coffee Cess to Provide Resources to Develop Industry

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Agriculture

More Emphasis on Agricultural Sector

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will continue to consolidate the role of the agricultural sector in driving economic growth and prosperity. This was stated by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the 2017-18 Throne Speech in Parliament on February 9. The Governor-General noted that renewed focus will be placed on irrigation expansion....
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Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Lebert Drysdale (centre) looks on as recipient of the Distinguished Old Farmer of Excellence for 2017, John R. Gayle (left) greets Old Farmers’ Association of North America (OFANA) scholarship awardee, Moya Campbell during a founders’ day ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), campus located at Passley Gardens, Portland on January 28.
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Students Urged to Pursue Studies in Non-Traditional Areas

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid is urging students to pursue academic studies and professions in non-traditional areas, such as agro-science. He made the call during a founders’ day ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) campus located at Passley Gardens, Portland on January 28. “The world of ago-science offers a multitude...
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The vegetable garden established at Independence City Primary School.
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Vegetable Garden Set up at Independence City Primary

A vegetable garden has been established at Independence City Primary School in Portmore, St. Catherine, which will support the feeding programme at the institution, while helping the students gain an appreciation for the environment. Among the crops in the gardens are sweet pepper, hot pepper, onion, pumpkin, banana, corn, beetroot and carrot. The project falls under a biodiversity awareness programme...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer, PetroCaribe Development Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes, at the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) 12th Regional Investment & Capital Market Conference on Wednesday (January 25), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.
Agriculture

Sugar to Contribute US$80 Million in Earnings this Year

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the sugar industry is expected to contribute US$80 million in earnings to the economy this year. He made the disclosure during his address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) 12th Regional Investment & Capital Market Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday (Jan. 26). The Minister, in underscoring...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), in discussion with LASCO Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) Head, Stephen Newland, at the sub-launch of the programme at the St. Jago Cathedral Preparatory School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on January 24.
Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged to Practise Climate-Smart Agriculture

Minister without Portfolio in the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, is encouraging farmers to practise climate-smart agriculture (CSA), to help grow the sector in a sustainable way. CSA refers to agriculture that sustainably increases productivity, enhances resilience or adaptation, reduces greenhouse gases where possible, and enhances achievement of national food security and development goals. Mr. Hutchinson...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. (FILE)
Agriculture

New Lobster Licensing Regime Takes Effect July

A new Lobster Licensing Regime has been developed to make the industry more transparent and investor friendly. This will become effective July 2017. This is contained in a Ministry Paper tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. The new regime has been developed with the active participation of the...
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