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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), presents the goat breeder’s cheque to Renick Thomas (right) of the Carey Park Goat Farmers’ Association in Trelawny, while President of the Trelawny Branch Association of Jamaica Agricultural Society Branches, Wendell Stewart, shares the moment. Occasion was the Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show held on Wednesday (February 18) in Falmouth.
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), presents the goat breeder’s cheque to Renick Thomas (right) of the Carey Park Goat Farmers’ Association in Trelawny, while President of the Trelawny Branch Association of Jamaica Agricultural Society Branches, Wendell Stewart, shares the moment. Occasion was the Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show held on Wednesday (February 18) in Falmouth.

Govt in Talks for Sale Of St. Thomas Cocoa Farm

The Government is in discussion with overseas interests for the sale of a cocoa farm in St. Thomas, and rehabilitation of production in the parish to supply the high-end market in London. Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon....
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (right) examine one of the prized cows on display at the 2015 Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 18.
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (right) examine one of the prized cows on display at the 2015 Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 18.

Banana Production To Be Increased
Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, speaking at the 2015 Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 18. In his address, Minister Kellier stated that very soon Jamaican agricultural produce could reach the United Kingdom market in 10 days.
Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, speaking at the 2015 Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 18. In his address, Minister Kellier stated that very soon Jamaican agricultural produce could reach the United Kingdom market in 10 days.

Agricultural Produce to Reach UK Faster
Minister of Water, Land Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), plants an East Indian Mango Tree at the launch of the SCJ Holdings Limited
Minister of Water, Land Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), plants an East Indian Mango Tree at the launch of the SCJ Holdings Limited's 'Navel String' tree Planting Initiative at the National Water Commission's Artificial Ground Water Facility at Innswood, St. Catherine on February 17. Looking on from left is Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, Chief Executive Officer of the SCJ Holdings Limited, Mr. John Gayle (2nd left) and Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department, Ms. Marilyn Headley.

Ministry Of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Supports Tree Planting Initiative
Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left) plants a mango tree seedling, during Tuesday’s (February 17) launch of SCJ Holdings Limited’s “Navel String” tree planting project at the National Water Commission’s (NWC) artificial groundwater facility, at Innswood, St. Catherine. One million trees are earmarked to be planted over the next four years under the initiative., at a cost of over $25 million. Assisting Mr. Kellier is Chief Executive Officer, Forestry Department, and Conservator of Forests in Jamaica, Marilyn Headley (2nd left), while Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Ronald Blake (3rd left), and pupils of Clifton Basic School in Portmore, St. Catherine, observe the proceedings.
Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left) plants a mango tree seedling, during Tuesday’s (February 17) launch of SCJ Holdings Limited’s “Navel String” tree planting project at the National Water Commission’s (NWC) artificial groundwater facility, at Innswood, St. Catherine. One million trees are earmarked to be planted over the next four years under the initiative., at a cost of over $25 million. Assisting Mr. Kellier is Chief Executive Officer, Forestry Department, and Conservator of Forests in Jamaica, Marilyn Headley (2nd left), while Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Ronald Blake (3rd left), and pupils of Clifton Basic School in Portmore, St. Catherine, observe the proceedings.

Agriculture Ministry Supports Navel String Project

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More Lands for Cassava

Cabinet has approved the lease of 250 acres of land in Wallen, St. Catherine, to Red Stripe for the planting of cassava in support of the company’s plans to produce cassava as a substitute for imported barley.  This is in addition to the 36-acre property which was leased to Red Stripe in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, to plant cassava as...
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Agriculture

Jamaica Looking to Increase Fresh Produce Exports to UK

The Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, is looking to take advantage of the high demand for local fresh produce in the United Kingdom (UK) to increase exports to that market. The development comes out of a recent visit by a 15-member delegation led by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, to the New Covent Garden Market in London, to...
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Agriculture

Ministry to Boost Irish Potato Production

The Ministry of Agriculture will be ramping up Irish potato production to 15 million kilograms this year in order to satisfy local demand for the produce. Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, said in order to meet the target 1,200 hectares of the crop will be planted. “If we are not struck with the...
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Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), and Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), are engaged in discussion by Chief Executive Officer, SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH), John Gayle, during Tuesday’s (February 17) launch of SCJH’s “Navel String” tree planting project at the National Water Commission’s (NWC) artificial groundwater facility, at Innswood, St. Catherine. One million trees are earmarked to be planted over the next four years under the initiative, at a cost of over $25 million.
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One Million Trees to be Planted Under Navel String Project

One million trees are to be planted over the next four years under the navel string project being undertaken by SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH). The project will be launched on Tuesday (February 17), at the National Water Commission’s (NWC) Artificial Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Facility, located on Old Harbour Road in St. Catherine. Several ministries and agencies as well as...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ .
Agriculture

RADA to Build Capacity in 2015

The strategic direction of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) for 2015 will be capacity building of its staff and realigning the agency to become more technical in its operations; improve crop and livestock production; and encourage new entrants to the sector, with greater focus on women and youth. This was stated by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RADA, Lenworth...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 10, at which he urged farmers to prepare for the dry season.
Agriculture

RADA CEO Urges Farmers to Prepare For Dry Season

Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, is urging all farmers to put measures in place for the dry season. Traditionally, the first dry season begins in December and runs until April. The second dry season usually begins in August and lasts until October. Last year the country, particularly the farming sector, was hit hard...
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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says he expects the agricultural sector to continue its recovery from last year’s drought conditions. He was speaking yesterday (February 5), during a media briefing at the Prime Minister’s western office in Montego Bay, St. James.
Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Expects Growth To Continue

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is expecting the agricultural sector to continue its recovery during this quarter. The Minister said that since 2012, the sector has experienced both “highs and lows,” beginning the recovery in 2013, which continued into the first two quarters of last year, with growth rates of 18 and 12.6 per cent,...
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