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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), is introduced to representative of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Thomas Opperer (right), by Permanent Secretary in the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, on the second day of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST) two-day annual conference, on Friday, November 7, at the Riu Hotel and Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Mr. Kellier addressed delegates and guests attending the conference, which was held under the theme, 'Positioning for Increased Cane and Sugar Production'.

Agriculture Minister Urges Increased Sugar Cane Production

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is urging sugar cane industry stakeholders to strive towards achieving greater productivity and increased production during the forthcoming 2014/15 crop season, and beyond. This, he says, is necessary...

Champion cane farmer from the Clarendon Cane Farmers Association, Raphael Robotham (right), receives his winning trophy from Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, during the awards segment of the annual general meeting of the All-Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Thursday, November 6.

Cane Farmers Urged to Protect Crop Lien Scheme

Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left), is in light conversation with Executive Chairman of the Sugar Industry Authority, Ambassador Derick Heaven, at the annual general meeting of the All-Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on November 6.

Include Cane Farmers in Co-Generation Arrangement – State Minister Buchanan

Cattle graze on a dairy farm in Cabbage Valley, St. Elizabeth.

Dairy Board Working to Meet Huge Demand for Milk

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), receives a bag of local produce from President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (right). Occasion was the launch of ‘Eat Jamaican’ Month on November 5, at the JAS’ downtown Kingston offices. Sharing the moment is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Luther Buchanan.

More Banana Exports to the UK

11 years ago Agriculture

Interventions Lead to Increase in Cane Output

Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, says interventions such as the Cane Expansion Fund and investments in field and factory rehabilitation, have led to a 22 per cent increase in cane production in the last crop year. He adds that production has in fact moved up by more than 300 per cent over the...

11 years ago AgricultureParliament

Animal Identification and Traceability System to be Launched November 13

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says all is in place for the official launch of the National Animal Identification and Traceability System on November 13. “All things are in place; tags and tagging equipment have been procured, laws have been reviewed by the Attorney General’s Chambers and submitted to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, and sensitization...

11 years ago AgricultureParliament

Agriculture Ministry Looking to Increase Penalties for Praedial Larceny

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is seeking to increase penalties for praedial larceny and also provide a strong deterrent against the scourge. This was disclosed by portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, during Tuesday’s (November 4) sitting of the House of Representatives. He was responding to questions posed by Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture, J.C. Hutchinson, on what measures are being...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), and Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), examine a root of cassava, while in discussion with Project Manager at the St. Catherine based Red Stripe cassava farm, Damian Graham (left), during a recent tour of the facility.

11 years ago Agriculture

Government to Adopt Technology Used By Red Stripe in Cassava Production

The Government will be moving to adopt the technology used by Red Stripe in its large-scale cassava production, so that an islandwide cassava industry can be sustained. According to Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who toured the farm in St. Catherine, recently, the technology being applied there is delivering the kind of yields that will...

Small cottage processors participate in a food safety workshop sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, and held at the offices of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, in Kingston on October 28.

11 years ago Agriculture

Small Cottage Processors Receive Training

More than 40 small cottage processors have received training in manufacturing best practices, following their participation in a food safety workshop, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, on October 28. The workshop, which was held at the offices of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in Kingston, sought to assist the cottage industry in best practices toward certification and export. Training...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), in conversation with Ambassador Derick Heaven, outgoing Chairman of the Sugar Industry Authority (SIA), during the Westmoreland and Hanover Sugar Cane Growers Association Annual General Meeting, held at Frome on October 22.

11 years ago Agriculture

Cane Farmers Urged to Increase Production

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, has called on sugar cane farmers to increase their production, in order to be more competitive. He reminded that in order to provide greater incentive for cane expansion, effective January 1, 2015, the Cane Expansion Fund (CEF) is to increase the loan amount for...

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd left), hands over a roll of mesh wire to member of the Bluefields Bay Fishermen’s Friendly Society, Keith Wedderburn (2nd right). Occasion was the presentation of 50 rolls of wire to the fisherfolk on October 17, at the Bluefields Bay Beach in Westmoreland. Others (from left) are: National Coordinator for Caribsave Jamaica, Michelle McNaught; Councillor for the Whitehouse Division of the Westmoreland Parish Council, Waldence Gifford; Vice Chairman of the Jamaica Fishermen’s Cooperative, Shawn Taylor; and President of the Bluefields Bay Fishermen’s Friendly Society, Livingston Thompson.

11 years ago Agriculture

Bluefield Bay Fisherfolk Receive Mesh Wire for Fish Traps

Fisher folk from the Bluefields Bay Fishermen’s Friendly Society in Westmoreland were on Thursday, October 16, presented with 50 rolls of mesh wire for the making of fish traps, which will ensure more sustainable fishing. The presentation took place during a ceremony on the Bluefields Bay Beach, where Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Member...