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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (right), and Deputy Project Director for the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Caribbean, Munish Persaud (left), sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for capacity building support to the SRC to produce disease free Irish potato, sweet yam, ginger and sweet potato plants for farmers. The signing took place on May 17 at the Hope Gardens offices of the agency. Others (from left) are: Project Coordinator for the WUSC, Alvin Murray, and Marketing and Communications Manager at the SRC, Roselyn Fisher.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (right), and Deputy Project Director for the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Caribbean, Munish Persaud (left), sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for capacity building support to the SRC to produce disease free Irish potato, sweet yam, ginger and sweet potato plants for farmers. The signing took place on May 17 at the Hope Gardens offices of the agency. Others (from left) are: Project Coordinator for the WUSC, Alvin Murray, and Marketing and Communications Manager at the SRC, Roselyn Fisher.

SRC Signs MoU to Produce Clean Plants

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has formalized a partnership with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Caribbean, for continued support in the production of four crops. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on May 17 by the two...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (3rd left), in discussion with Ministry officials at a warehouse in Spring Plain, Clarendon, on May 10. The building will be renovated and converted as part of the first Agro Economic Zone to be established by the Government. Others (from left) are: Senior Director with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Percival Shaw; Director with the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Charles Reid, and Principal Director for Technical Services at RADA, Peter Thompson.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (3rd left), in discussion with Ministry officials at a warehouse in Spring Plain, Clarendon, on May 10. The building will be renovated and converted as part of the first Agro Economic Zone to be established by the Government. Others (from left) are: Senior Director with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Percival Shaw; Director with the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Charles Reid, and Principal Director for Technical Services at RADA, Peter Thompson.

First Agro Economic Zone to Be Established in Clarendon

Minister Samuda wants amicable solution to Coconut Industry issues
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods, Brian Jardim, peruse a package of fish nuggets during a tour of the entity’s plant on Slipe Road in Kingston, on Friday, May 6.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods, Brian Jardim, peruse a package of fish nuggets during a tour of the entity’s plant on Slipe Road in Kingston, on Friday, May 6.

Conch Cess to Be Reduced By US$0.25 Cents
Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ Girl of the Year, Shevone Smith (left) and Boy of the Year, Patrick Morris, display their trophies at the National Achievement Day Expo held recently, at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.
Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ Girl of the Year, Shevone Smith (left) and Boy of the Year, Patrick Morris, display their trophies at the National Achievement Day Expo held recently, at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.

Agriculture Minister Announces $2 Million Prize for 4-H Champions

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AgricultureFinance & Public Service

Gov’t to Spend $2.4 Billion on Projects in Sugar-Growing Areas

The Government will be spending approximately $2.4 billion to continue work on social infrastructure projects in sugar-dependent areas this fiscal year. The projects, which include rehabilitation of cane roads and installation of irrigation systems, will be carried out under the Sugar Transformation Programme (STP) in the Ministry Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley...
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Agriculture

Agrofest set for May 14 at Jamaica College

The 20th staging of Agrofest will be held on Saturday, May 14 on the grounds of Jamaica College, Old Hope Road. The event will see more than 40 exhibitors from Kingston and St. Andrew displaying a range of goods for the hundreds of patrons expected to attend. Addressing the recent launch of Agrofest 2016, President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson (right), looks on as Portland farmer, Glenton Cole, points out the extent of damage to his farm following recent flood rains. The Minister was on a tour of severely affected farming communities in the parish on Tuesday (May 3).
Agriculture

Gov’t to Roll out Assistance to Flood-Affected Farmers Next Week

Starting next week, the Government will roll out a programme of assistance for farmers in Portland and St. Thomas, who lost crops and livestock during the recent flood rains. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, who met with farmers in Portland following a tour of the worst...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), in discussion with Chairman of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Norman Grant (left), at the 4-H Clubs 2016 National Achievement Expo, held at the Denbigh Showground, in May Pen, Clarendon, on April 29. At right is Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake.
Agriculture

Youth Urged To Seek Careers in Agriculture

The nation’s youth have been urged to seek careers in agriculture and assist in finding solutions for challenges in the sector. The call was made by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, as he delivered the keynote address at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs 2016 National Achievement Expo, held at the Denbigh Showground, in May Pen, Clarendon,...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), presents a cheque to student at Marcus Garvey High, Sashel Morris, during a grant presentation ceremony at the Ministry’s offices at 1F North Street in Kingston, on April 29. The grants, which totalled $500,000, were presented to 10 students from various high schools in St. Ann. The money was raised through fund-raising efforts of workers employed to Gebbers Farms in Washington, United States.
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Farm Workers Donate $500,000 to Students in St. Ann

Educational grants totalling $500,000  have been  presented to 10 students in St. Ann, who are pursuing studies related to agriculture, by Jamaican workers employed to Gebbers Farms in Washington, United States. The students were selected from four high schools in the parish and will receive $50,000 each to offset their educational expenses. The schools are Aabuthnott Gallimore High, Brown’s Town...
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Team Leader, Caribbean Energy Information Systems (CEIS) Department, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Curtis Deenah.
Agriculture

CEIS Broadens Regional Network

The Caribbean Energy Information Systems (CEIS) Department of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) has increased its regional network with the recent addition of The Cayman Islands. The regional energy information network now coordinates the gathering and dissemination of energy information for 19 Caribbean countries. Information provided assists in guiding policy decisions; creating awareness as it relates to the sustainable use...
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AgricultureForeign Affairs

Farmers to Receive Organic Certification

A number of local farmers will receive training and certification in organic standards under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and the Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Task Force (JDAT). JAS President, Norman Grant, made the disclosure to JIS News at a food security summit held on April 21 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown, Kingston. Under...
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