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Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Senator Norman Grant, peruse an application form for the farm work component of the Government’s Overseas Employment Programme, during the JAS’ 120th Annual General Meeting (AGM), at the Denbigh showground, in May Pen, Clarendon, on July 8.

JAS to Restructure Training Programme at Denbigh

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) is to restructure a training programme offered to farmers at its Denbigh Farm School, in May Pen, Clarendon, to provide certification for JAS members who participate. President of the JAS, Senator Norman Grant, said the...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, highlights plans for the 63rd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, during a recent JIS Think Tank. (FILE)

JAS Reports $443 Million in Net Assets

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, addresses the 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Cattle Breeders Association, held at Woodstock Farms in Ashton, Westmoreland on Thursday (July 9).

Govt Committed To Strengthening Livestock Sector

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), congratulates Senator Norman Grant, who was returned as President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), at the association’s 120th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently, at the Denbigh showground in May Pen, Clarendon. Looking on in the background is 2014 National Farm Queen, Tishauna Mullings.

Minister Kellier Hails Country’s Farmers

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (seated 2nd right), and Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce (seated 2nd left), affix their signatures to the contract for the rehabilitation of 8.1 kilometres of cane roads from Elim to Braes River in St. Elizabeth. The signing took place in the Elim community on Thursday, July 9. Preparing to sign are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry (seated left); and N. F. Barnes (seated right) of the construction company. Standing (from left) are Head of Delegation of the European Union, Jesus Orus Baguena; Project Engineer at the Sugar Transformation Unit (STU), Milton Hodlin; and Head of the STU, Keleen Grandison.

Gov’t Allocates $800 Million for Rehabilitation of Cane Roads

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left), shakes hands with St. Elizabeth farmer, Donna-Ree Hutchinson, after presenting her with a water tank yesterday (July 9), during a function held at the Santa Cruz offices of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). Over 30 tanks were handed over to farmers affected by the drought conditions. Sharing the occasion (from left) are: Member of Parliament for North West St. Elizabeth , JC. Hutchinson; Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce; Chief Executive Officer of RADA, Lenworth Funton; and Member of Parliament for South East St. Elizabeth, Richard Parchment

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Agriculture Minister Hands Over 30 Water Tanks to St. Elizabeth Farmers

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, on Thursday (July 9), handed over 40 water tanks to farmers in St. Elizabeth. The donation forms part of Government’s drought mitigation strategy, in which some 300 tanks, at a cost of $5 million, will be presented to farmers in drought-affected areas across the island. “This is the first phase...

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), is welcomed to the podium by Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Senator Norman Grant (left), to deliver the keynote address at the association’s 120th Annual General Meeting (AGM), at Denbigh showground, in May Pen, Clarendon, on July 8. Looking on at right is 2014 National Farm Queen, Tishauna Mullings.

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JAS Registered Farmers to Benefit More from Overseas Farm Work Programme

Farmers registered with the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) now have a greater opportunity to participate in the Government’s overseas farm work programme in the United States and Canada. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, which administers the Overseas Employment Programme, has partnered with the JAS, which is designated an accredited organization, to select and recommend farmers, aged 21 to...

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More Than 250 Exhibitors for Denbigh

More than 250 exhibitors are expected to participate in the three-day Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, being staged by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, at the Denbigh Showground, Clarendon, from July 31 to August 2. “We are expecting a fantastic show over the three days,” JAS President and Chairman of...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses Wednesday’s (July 1) Tourism Linkages Hub stakeholders meeting, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester.

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Strengthening Agri-Tourism Link to Reduce Food Import Bill

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the strengthening of linkages between tourism and agriculture has the potential to boost both sectors and reduce the country’s food import bill. He said a demand study conducted by the Tourism Linkages Hub, housed in the Ministry, indicates that tourism can potentially generate the “greatest benefits” for farmers and the suppliers...

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JAS Promises Another Successful Denbigh Show

Organisers of the annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show are promising another successful event this year, which will showcase the best in agricultural production in the country. Patrons attending this year’s show will have the opportunity to experience the enhanced Denbigh Hub concepts and other traditional displays. Addressing a recent JIS Thank Tank, President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, says rural farmers must be celebrated for contributing to economic growth in the country. He was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on July 1, 2015, where details Denbigh 2015 show were disclosed.

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JAS President says Agriculture Continues to Play Significant Role in Economy

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, is attributing the recent growth in the Jamaican economy to the performance of the agricultural sector. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on July 1, Senator Grant noted that the agricultural sector continues to play a significant role in helping the country to successfully pass quarterly performance tests under the...

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), presents Manchester farmer, Sylvia Jones (centre), with a commitment letter for the provision of a 650-gallon water tank, highlighted in the background, during a handing over ceremony at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office, in Mandeville, on Wednesday (July 1). Looking on is RADA Chief Executive Officer, Lenworth Fulton.

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Agriculture Ministry Distributing 300 Water Tanks To Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will, over the coming weeks, continue distribution of 300 water tanks, valued at $5 million, to farmers islandwide whose cultivations have been adversely affected by the prevailing drought. This action commenced recently with the provision of 10 of the 650-gallon black water tanks to coffee farmers in the Blue Mountain Ridge of East Rural...