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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), is in discussion with Chairman of the All-Island Cane Farmers’ Association, Allan Rickards, about an item in the association’s report. Occasion was the 66th Annual General Meeting of the association at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on November 12.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), is in discussion with Chairman of the All-Island Cane Farmers’ Association, Allan Rickards, about an item in the association’s report. Occasion was the 66th Annual General Meeting of the association at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on November 12.

Assistance for Sugarcane Farmers

The Government has announced measures to assist sugarcane farmers, who have been severely affected by drought over the past two years. Among the measures is a relief on loan repayment for farmers, who accessed funds under the Cane Expansion Fund....
Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the 78th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists at the Riu Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann today (November 5).
Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the 78th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists at the Riu Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann today (November 5).

Govt Close To Reaching Agreement With JMA On Sugar Cess
President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant is presented with the Order of Distinction, Officer Class, by Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Patrick Allen during the 2015 Honours and Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Heroes Day, October 19. He was honoured for more than 30 years of contribution to the agricultural sector.
President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant is presented with the Order of Distinction, Officer Class, by Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Patrick Allen during the 2015 Honours and Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Heroes Day, October 19. He was honoured for more than 30 years of contribution to the agricultural sector.

More to Come from JAS – Senator Grant
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the opening ceremony for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority(RADA) St. James Open Day and 25th Anniversary celebrations, at the RADA offices in Catherine Hall on October 30, under the theme: ‘RADA ... Revolutionizing Agriculture’.
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the opening ceremony for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority(RADA) St. James Open Day and 25th Anniversary celebrations, at the RADA offices in Catherine Hall on October 30, under the theme: ‘RADA ... Revolutionizing Agriculture’.

Agriculture Minister Hails St. James Farmers
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left); and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Luther Buchanan (3rd left), examine sorrel reaped by a locally developed Sorrel Harvesting Machine, during the official launch on October 27 at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew. Also pictured are inventors of the machine and Directors of Turner Innovations Limited, Allison (left) and Oral Turner (right).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left); and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Luther Buchanan (3rd left), examine sorrel reaped by a locally developed Sorrel Harvesting Machine, during the official launch on October 27 at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew. Also pictured are inventors of the machine and Directors of Turner Innovations Limited, Allison (left) and Oral Turner (right).

Local Sorrel Machine to Cut Harvesting Time and Cost

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Agriculture Ministry Says Illicit Cane Fires Costing The Sugar Industry

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has again called on persons to desist from setting fires to sugarcane fields. He noted that a total of 524 fires have adversely affected cane production in the 2014/15 crop year. “This has resulted in the loss of some 172,685 tonnes or 3177.34 hectares of cane,” said the Minister. “Think of the difference...
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Sugar Industry Stakeholders Commended For Maintaining Stability

Stakeholders in the sugar industry are being lauded for ensuring stability during recent work separation exercises, and the divestment of several sugar factories across the island. State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan, who commended the various groups in the industry, including trade unions, said the collaboration can “defeat the new challenges we face.” “Against...
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Praedial Larceny Down 14%

The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a 14 per cent decrease in praedial larceny cases and farm theft, since the unit began operating in March. Head of the eight-month-old unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kevin Francis, said that to date they have prosecuted 133 offences, which include larceny of cattle, receiving...
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State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd left), outlines plans by the Ministry to adopt the Newell High School’s agricultural science department, with several stakeholders, during a tour of the institution on October 22. Listening keenly, from left, are: the school’s Principal, Paul Grant; Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth, where the institution is situated, Hugh Buchanan; Chairman, St. Elizabeth Parish Development Committee, Jason Henzell; Newell High School’s Vice Principal, Audrey Ellington; and Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermott Spence.
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Agriculture Ministry to Assist Newell High School with Academic Programme Expansion

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has given an undertaking to adopt the agricultural science department of Newell High School in St. Elizabeth. This, in a bid to assist in expanding the agricultural programme currently delivered to enrolled students. This was disclosed by State Minister, Hon. Luther Buchanan, during a visit to the school, on October 22. Speaking to JIS...
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Increased Earnings from Agriculture Reduce Poverty – Minister Kellier

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says poverty in most rural communities has dropped, as a result of increased earnings from agriculture. Addressing a World Food Day ceremony at the Maud McLeod High School in Darliston, Westmoreland, on October 16, Mr. Kellier said there is clear evidence that in spite of the challenges which continue to...
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Young Persons Urged To Get Involved In Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is urging young persons to view agriculture as a career path of choice, as it is a viable income earner that can help change lives. He noted that relevant strategies have been deployed to put the sector on a path of growth and that the time is now ripe for...
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JAS President Hails ‘Eat Jamaican’ Campaign

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, has hailed the ‘Eat Jamaican’ campaign for helping to reduce  the country’s food import bill. “If we did not have the ‘Eat Jamaican’ campaign, our food bill could be US$1.5 billion. The campaign has managed to save Jamaica US$500 million,” Senator Grant said. The President was speaking at the celebration...
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