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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, makes his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Listening (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan.

Agriculture Ministry Discussing Funding for Ginger Industry with Overseas Investor

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is expected to conclude discussions soon with a major private investor entity in Switzerland for the provision of funding, through a venture capital programme, for the local ginger industry. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), addresses a post budget presentation media briefing, held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office, on April 24. Listening at left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.

More Local Foods for School Feeding Programme

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), makes a point at a post budget presentation media briefing, held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office, on April 24. Looking on at left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry. (FILE)

All Cattle to be Tagged in One Year

President of the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Robert Thomas.

Local Vets Appeal for Modern Animal Protection Legislation

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, shares a light moment with his colleagues, while making his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Enjoying the moment (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan. (FILE)

Revised Bill to Regulate Fisheries Sector to be Tabled in House

12 years ago Agriculture

Pedro Cays Study Complete

The recently commissioned census and Carrying Capacity Study on the Pedro Cays, to determine the number of persons occupying the area and the extent and status of infrastructure to accommodate them, has been completed. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April...

12 years ago AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

Agriculture on Growth Path

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says agriculture has returned to its “positive growth trajectory”, which he credits to the resilience of farmers, and strategies that the Ministry employed to revive the sector. He noted that the rebound has resulted in an 18 per cent growth for the first three months of 2014, and an increase of 14...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, examine cattle at the Ebony Park Agro Park in Clarendon on July 25. Minister Clarke expressed satisfaction at the progress of the three agro parks in operation.

12 years ago AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

Cattle to be Tagged to Curb Praedial Larceny

As the Government moves to intensify its anti-praedial larceny thrust, a national animal identification and traceability system, which entails tagging cattle, is to be rolled out by the second quarter of this year. Making the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House, on Wednesday, April 23, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, stressed...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre) and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), listen to Manager, Ebony Park Agro Park, Anthony Trought, as he explains the techniques being used in growing mini-sett yams in a demonstration plot at the Ebony Park Agro Park in Clarendon. The Agriculture Minister said he was pleased with the progress of the parks, while on a tour on July 25.

12 years ago AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

$620 Million for Infrastructure in Agro Parks

Contracts amounting to $620 million are to go before Cabinet for its approval, to provide for the installation of critical infrastructure in the agro parks across the island. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, said the funds will be spent on installing drainage, roads and a packing house in New Forest/Duff House; a comprehensive irrigation scheme to service...

President of the St. James Associated Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Councillor Glendon Harris (left) and Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewan Corrodus, examine some of the produce on display at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, held on April 21 in St. James.

12 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Records Growth of 18%

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, is reporting an 18 per cent growth in agriculture during the first quarter of this year, and a 13.1 per cent increase in the last quarter of 2013. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on April 21, the Minister pointed to exceptional growth rates...

Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, Lenworth Fulton says there are currently over 167,278 registered farmers across Jamaica.

12 years ago Agriculture

Over 160,000 Farmers Registered

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is stepping up its drive for farmers to register with the Agricultural Business Information System (ABIS) as it continues efforts to tackle praedial larceny. The Authority is reporting that there are currently over 167,278 registered farmers across Jamaica, and it has embarked on a campaign to get even more to get on board. Registration of farmers began in the late 1990s through ABIS, which is the official means...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, emphasizes a point at the media launch of the 45th International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council conference, slated to be held from May 27 to 29, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, Montego Bay, under the theme: ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontiers’. The launch was held on April 16, at the Ministry’s offices, Hope Gardens, in St. Andrew.

12 years ago Agriculture

ISO Council to Discuss Sugar Markets in May

Developments related to export markets for sugar in the post-2017 period are expected to be discussed during the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council conference, scheduled for the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in Montego Bay, St. James, from May 27 to 29. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, who spoke at the conference’s media launch, on...