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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

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, says that the Government is committed to strengthening the livestock sector, to ensure its sustainability and enhance food security for citizens. “We will therefore continue...

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

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

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.

JAS Registered Farmers to Benefit More from Overseas Farm Work Programme

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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...

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)

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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.

11 years ago Agriculture

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...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, addresses a JIS Think Tank on July 1, where he unveiled plans for Denbigh 2015.

11 years ago Agriculture

Denbigh 2015 Expected to Attract 120,000 Patrons

The 52-acre Denbigh Showground in Clarendon will be abuzz with activities from July 31 to August 2, with the staging of the 63rd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. The annual three-day event is organised by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Over 120,000 persons are expected to attend Denbigh this year. The highly anticipated event, considered to be the premier...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), engages in a tree planting exercise to mark the launch of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Rural Agriculture Development Authority (RADA), held on June 30, at the agency’s St. Andrew Parish Office. Others from (left are): President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dermon Spence; Chairman of RADA, Richard Harrison; and RADA Land Husbandry Officer, Robert Tulloch.

11 years ago Agriculture

Farmers Urged to Adopt Modern Techniques

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is calling on farmers to adopt modern techniques and move away from outdated practices. He noted that modern agricultural practices, including greenhouse technology, will help to increase productivity and mitigate climate change and other hazards, to ensure sustainability of the sector. The Agriculture Minister was addressing a ceremony to launch...