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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), admires a baby chicken at the HI-Pro booth, during her tour of the 62nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on August 3 in May Pen, Clarendon. Looking on are President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (centre); and Field Officer, Jamaica Egg Services, Mordecai Tulloch.

Food Imports Down – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that food imports have declined for the first quarter of 2014. Food imports for the quarter were valued at US$252.2 million, which was US$14.4 million less than the US$266.6 million recorded...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd left), admires produce on display during his official tour of booths at the opening of the 62nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on August 1 in May Pen, Clarendon. Others in the touring party are: former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson (centre); President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (2nd right); First Vice President JAS, Donald Berry (left); and former Custos Rotulorum for St. Mary, A.A. 'Bobby' Pottinger.

Support Entrepreneurs Who Promote Brand Jamaica – Governor General

Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left), along with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (left); State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (centre); Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn (2nd left); and Canadian Senator, Hon. Don Meredith, show off agricultural produce. Occasion was a tour of booths during Saturday’s (Aug. 2) session of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon.

Agro Parks Have Transformed Agriculture in Jamaica – Minister Kellier

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), holds a baby chicken during his tour of the Hi Pro Village, while Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right); and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant, look on. Occasion was the August 1 opening day of the 62nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Show Ground in May Pen, Clarendon.

Agriculture Needs More Young People – Minister Kellier

Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, highlights issues that will be addressed at the 2014 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food show at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on July 28.

JUTC to Provide Shuttle Service for Denbigh

12 years ago Agriculture

Education Programme on Drought Mitigation at Denbigh

A massive education programme on drought mitigation will be unfolded at this year’s Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, to be held from August 1 to 3. Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, said that a critical part of the education programme will be to implore farmers to stop using the slash and burn practice to clear...

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

12 years ago Agriculture

RADA Ramps Up Water Harvesting Programme in St. Elizabeth

To help alleviate the challenges faced by farmers annually in the farming areas of St. Elizabeth, because of a lack of water, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is ramping up its water harvesting programme in sections of the parish. Deputy RADA Parish Manager, Marvin Lawrence, said part of the drought mitigation programme being undertaken is the construction of water...

Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew on July 29. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.

12 years ago Agriculture

No Need to Panic, Food Supply Adequate – Minister Kellier

Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is assuring the nation that there is adequate supply of food to meet demand, despite the drought conditions affecting the island. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew on July 29, Mr. Kellier said that the country has sufficient tubers, bananas, and plantains. In...

Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), responds to a question, during a press conference at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew on July 29. Others are (from left): Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant.

12 years ago Agriculture

Government Allocates $30 Million to RADA to Increase Food Production

A sum of $30 million has been allocated to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to increase food production in parishes with sufficient access to water, to counter any possible shortfall in production from areas more adversely affected by drought conditions. This was disclosed by Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who said the move is among...

12 years ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Over $1Billion in Economic Benefits from Denbigh 2014 – Senator Norman Grant

Chairman of the Denbigh Planning Committee, Senator Norman Grant, is predicting over $1 billion in economic benefits from Denbigh 2014. The 62nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show will take place from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3 under the theme: ‘Grow What We Eat…Eat What We Grow’, with the sub-theme: ‘Agriculture…Going for Growth.’ Addressing a...

12 years ago AgricultureParliament

House Approves Levy on Exported Conch

A levy of US$0.75 has been imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2014 conch season. The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, July 23, approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order Resolution, 2014, to facilitate the move. The Resolution was brought by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, on behalf of Agriculture and...

Former Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. (FILE)

12 years ago AgricultureOffice of the Prime Minister

Minister Clarke on Medical Leave

Agriculture Minister, the Hon. Roger Clarke will leave the island on the week-end for the United States of America where he will undergo surgery and medical treatment for a back condition. The Minister has assured Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller that based on the best advice of his doctors and the nature of the operation to be performed he is...