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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries , Hon. Roger Clarke (left); Mrs Janet Conie, General manager of the Banana Board and Mr Donovan Stanberry, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries discuss the resumption of banana exports to Britain at the Launch of the Ministry
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries , Hon. Roger Clarke (left); Mrs Janet Conie, General manager of the Banana Board and Mr Donovan Stanberry, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries discuss the resumption of banana exports to Britain at the Launch of the Ministry's Export Market Platform held at the Ministry's Hope Gardens headquarters on Tuesday, June 17.

Jamaican Bananas Re-enter British Market

Jamaican bananas have re-entered the British market. The resumption comes some six years after the cessation of export to Britain following the devastating effects of several hurricanes on the sector and changes in the preferential agreement with the UK. The...
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Sir Patrick Allen (right), in discussion with the Deputy St. Elizabeth Parish Manager of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marvin Lawrence (left), at a recent RADA Open Day, staged in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Sir Patrick Allen (right), in discussion with the Deputy St. Elizabeth Parish Manager of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marvin Lawrence (left), at a recent RADA Open Day, staged in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

St. Elizabeth High on Food Production
Deputy RADA Parish Manager in St. Elizabeth, Marvin Lawrence, speaking to JIS News about the agency’s water harvesting programme in the parish.
Deputy RADA Parish Manager in St. Elizabeth, Marvin Lawrence, speaking to JIS News about the agency’s water harvesting programme in the parish.

RADA Assists Farmers to Take Advantage of Value-Added Market
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke addressing the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Open Day in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke addressing the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Open Day in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

Banana Sector on the Mend – Agriculture Minister
Representatives from the Banana Board are assisted by students of the Spring Gardens All Age School in the making of banana chips during the recently held Spring Gardens All Age School expo, which focused on the banana plant under the theme ‘From the Root to the Shoot’.
Representatives from the Banana Board are assisted by students of the Spring Gardens All Age School in the making of banana chips during the recently held Spring Gardens All Age School expo, which focused on the banana plant under the theme ‘From the Root to the Shoot’.

Banana Board Encourages Value-Added Production

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Agriculture

1.2 Million Pounds of Produce Reaped from Agro-Parks

The Government’s $1 billion investment in the development of agro-parks is bearing dividends, with over 1.2 million pounds of produce reaped so far from seven parks. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke made this declaration on Wednesday, June 17, at the signing ceremony for five related contracts at the Ministry’s offices at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew. The...
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Agriculture

Anti-Praedial Larceny Campaign Reaping Positive Results

The Government’s efforts to beat back praedial larceny is bearing fruit, as a result of intense campaign being carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, with enforcement from the police. “Last week in St. Thomas, 26 persons were carried before the court…we are working on those people who continue to reap what they did not sow… I am...
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Agriculture

Storm Water Channels to be Constructed at Agro-Parks

Cabinet has approved three contracts valued at approximately $254 million for the construction of storm water channels and access roads at Agro-Parks in four rural parishes. The projects, which are outlined in a Ministry Paper, tabled in the House of Representatives on June 10, will be implemented under the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme. Construction Solutions Limited will receive $175 million to...
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President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, addressing the launch of the annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, on Wednesday, June 4, at ACE Supercentre, in White Marl, St. Catherine.
Agriculture

Denbigh Promises Exciting 2014 Package

The annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show scheduled for August 1 to 3, in May Pen, Clarendon, will once again showcase the best of the sector, while facilitating business links for farmers. Patrons attending the three-day event will enjoy the experience offered by the children and family hub; the tourism linkages hub; the health and wellness hub; the Denbigh green...
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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (left): along with: Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Hunger Foundation (CHF), Stewart Hardacre (2nd left; North East Manchester Member of Parliament, Audley Shaw (2nd right); and Counsellor and Head, Development Cooperation, Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) office in Jamaica, Marie Legault, discuss potatoes from the Christiana Potato Growers Cooperative Association (CPGCA) storage facility, Coleyville, Manchester. following Tuesday’s (June 3) launch of the CHF’s $2 billion (C$20 million) six-year ‘Promotion of Regional Opportunities for Produce through Enterprises and Linkages’ (PROPEL) agricultural initiative.
Agriculture

Local Farmers to Benefit from Canadian Hunger Foundation Project

Jamaican farmers and food processors are among over 28,000 in eight Caribbean countries who will be assisted by the Canadian Hunger Foundation (CHF) over the next six years. They will receive assistance to tap into markets being targeted to absorb as much as approximately $10 billion (C$100 million) worth of produce and products, under major initiative currently being rolled out....
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, addressing the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, on Wednesday, June 4, at ACE Supercentre, at White Marl, St. Catherine. (FILE)
Agriculture

Positive Investment Prospects for Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says significant investments are being made in the sector by private entities, even while overseas markets are being expanded for Jamaican produce. He disclosed that currently business interests in North America are making plans to import Jamaican foods, while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovon Stanberry, is in the United Kingdom finalising...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) in conversation with Executive Director of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) Jose Orive (right) and Chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC), Ambassador Derick Heaven left. Occasion was the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay today (May 27 The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries.
Agriculture

ISO Conference Successful – Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has affirmed confidence in the future of the sugar cane industry, as the 45th Council Session of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) Conference, comes to a close at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James. The Minister described the three-day conference, which started on May 27, as...
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