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Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), is in discussion with Secretary of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment, Tobago House of Assembly, Godwin Adams (right); and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, on Friday’s (Aug. 1) opening day of the 2014 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Show Ground in May Pen, Clarendon.

Government Acts to Further Strengthen Agricultural Sector

Government is finalizing several regulatory functions in the agricultural sector to further strengthen the industry, and will shortly complete divestment arrangements for the Cocoa Industry Board. “Through our restructuring initiatives, we are currently rationalizing the regulatory functions of our Commodity...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), pets a donkey during her tour of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon on Sunday (August 3). At left is President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant.

Government Investment in Agriculture Paying Off

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

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.

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Agriculture Needs More Young People – Minister Kellier

Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has reiterated the call for more youth to get involved in agriculture, as their innovative contributions play a pivotal role in the successful transformation of the industry. “This industry not only needs the experience generated from the older players, but through the youth, we will see the infusion of more modern...

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.

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JUTC to Provide Shuttle Service for Denbigh

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be the official transportation for Denbigh 2014, over the Emancipation Day holiday weekend. Over 30 JUTC buses will be available to transport patrons to and from the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3. Addressing a ‘JIS Think’ recently, President of the...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...