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Chief Executive officer of the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Dr. Mark Richards, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank. Looking on are Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the NIC, Milton Henry (left); and Design Engineer a the NIC, Renford Smith.
Chief Executive officer of the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Dr. Mark Richards, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank. Looking on are Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the NIC, Milton Henry (left); and Design Engineer a the NIC, Renford Smith.

NIC To Spend Over Us$1.8 Million To Upgrade Hill Run Irrigation System

The National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) is to spend over US$1.8 million to upgrade the irrigation system at the Hill Run Agro Park in Central St. Catherine, where farmers are engaged in commercial fish production. The project will involve civil,...
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ .
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ .

RADA on Mission to Revolutionise Sector
State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan, addresses the opening of the Caribbean Poultry Association’s (CPA) two-day Technical Symposium at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (October 5).
State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan, addresses the opening of the Caribbean Poultry Association’s (CPA) two-day Technical Symposium at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (October 5).

Govt Committed To Protecting Poultry Industry
Students of St. Andrew Technical High School plant a tree at the launch of National Tree Planting Day on Friday (October 2), on the schools grounds on Spanish Town Road. National Tree Planting Day, which is its 13th year, is an initiative of the Forestry Department.
Students of St. Andrew Technical High School plant a tree at the launch of National Tree Planting Day on Friday (October 2), on the schools grounds on Spanish Town Road. National Tree Planting Day, which is its 13th year, is an initiative of the Forestry Department.

Plant Trees to Reduce Effects of Climate Change
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a SRC-sponsored public forum at the St. Ann’s Bay Parish Library on Wednesday, September 30 under the theme: ‘Grow Jamaica…Protect Jamaica.’
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a SRC-sponsored public forum at the St. Ann’s Bay Parish Library on Wednesday, September 30 under the theme: ‘Grow Jamaica…Protect Jamaica.’

SRC Urges Jamaicans to Come Forward with Creative Ideas

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RADA Lauded for Work in Agriculture

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has lauded the work of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Speaking at the official opening of the new Trelawny parish office of RADA at Hague, near Falmouth, on October 1, Mr. Kellier said RADA, which is an arm of the Ministry, has become synonymous...
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Processing Development Officer at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Gillian Rowe, addresses a SRC-sponsored public forum under the theme: ‘Grow Jamaica…Protect Jamaica’, held on Wednesday (September 30), at the St. Ann’s Bay Parish Library, St. Ann.
Agriculture

SRC Providing Disease-Free Plants For Agriculture Sector

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has been producing a wide range of disease-free plantlets for the agricultural sector. Process Development Officer at the SRC, Gillian Rowe, said through the use of tissue culture technology, planting material is being made available to farmers and horticulturists. These include banana, plantain, pineapple, ginger, several varieties of yam, herbal products, and various ornamentals. She...
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Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged To Form Fire Prevention Groups

Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is encouraging farmers to establish fire prevention groups to mitigate the occurrence of dangerous fires which have been destroying large acres of crops islandwide. He advises farmers not to light fires when preparing land for cultivation, warning that this practice could lead to flames spreading rapidly, under the prevailing dry conditions, resulting...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left), listens as Farm Manager at the Orange River Agricultural Research Station in St. Mary, Zavier Gray (right), explains the germination process of the pond apple, one of several plants grown at the station’s nursery. Minister Kellier was on a tour of drought affected areas in the parish on Thursday (September 25). Also pictured (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry; and Director of the station, Adrian Burke.
Agriculture

Drought Affected Farmers in St. Mary to Get Assistance

Farmers from drought affected areas of St. Mary are to benefit from a $3 million mitigation programme to help with the recovery of their crops. The programme, which takes immediate effect, was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Labour  and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, yesterday (September 25), following a tour of the worst affected areas of the parish. “(The Government)...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), shares a light moment with President of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA), Hanif Brown (2nd right), at yesterday’s (September 24) annual general meeting of the organisation held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Business Development Manager at Hi-Pro, Dayne Patterson; and Corporate Affairs Manager at Caribbean Broilers (CB), Dr Keith Amiel.
Agriculture

Pork Industry On Steady Growth Path – Buchanan

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, is reporting that the pork industry is on a steady growth path. He said a supply management regime that the Government implemented in 2012, to address a glut on the market, has ensured that the investments of farmers are not threatened. The regime, he...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), addresses journalists at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office at Hope Gardens on Friday (Sept. 18). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.
Agriculture

Agriculture Credit Board Takes Over Management of National People’s Cooperative Bank

The Ministry of Agriculture has stabilised affairs at the National People’s Cooperative Bank (NPCB), with the Agriculture Credit Board (ACB) taking over the management and control of the bank. The move is to address financial and managerial irregularities at the bank, coming out of an audit, which found breaches of the standard operating procedures, particularly as they relate to credit...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.
Agriculture

Agriculture Minister to Report to Cabinet on Way Forward for National People’s Cooperative Bank Jamaica Limited

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries,  Hon. Derrick Kellier, today (Wednesday, September 16) announced that he will be making a Report to Cabinet on the findings of the August 2015 Special Audit, which he had mandated be done on the operations of the National People’s Cooperative Bank Jamaica Limited (NPCB). The Minister will also report to Cabinet on the proposed measures...
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