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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

The Government is estimating that it will take one year to tag all 70,000 cattle under its national animal identification and traceability system. This was disclosed by Senior Veterinary Officer in the Veterinary Division at the Ministry of Agriculture and...

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

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 on Growth Path

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.

Cattle to be Tagged to Curb Praedial Larceny

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...

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...

12 years ago Agriculture

More Young Persons Needed in Agriculture – Minister Clarke

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has again called for greater youth participation in agriculture, while reiterating Government’s commitment to facilitating entrepreneurial activities in the sector. “Given the youth’s willingness to adapt to new ideas, concepts and technology, it goes without saying that the future of agriculture in Jamaica resides with our young people,” the Minister said. He...

12 years ago AgricultureBudget 2014/2015Parliament

$110 Million to Boost Exports to the EU

A total of $110 million has been allocated in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure for the European Development Fund (EDF) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Capacity Building Project. The project aims to contribute to facilitating increased and more diversified exports of agricultural and agro-processed products to the European Union (EU) market. As of February 2014, equipment was procured for laboratories at...