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Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) and Lady Allen (second left), converse with Farm Manager, Orange River Research Station, Zavier Gray (right), about the benefits of the island’s locally grown lemon, during a tour of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries booth at the Eat Jamaican Day exposition, at King’s House, on Monday, November 25. At third left is President, Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant.

Scores Attend ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ Celebration at King’s House

The East Lawn of King’s House was abuzz with activity on Monday, November 25, as scores of persons turned out to participate in the ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ 10th anniversary celebration. Several booths were mounted showcasing high quality local produce, while...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, addresses the annual general meeting of the All-Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association held on Wednesday, November 13, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

$400 Million Being Spent on Rehabilitation of Sugarcane Roads

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (right, foreground), examines the features of a sorrel harvesting machine developed by farmer and entrepreneur, Allison Turner (left), and husband, Oral Turner, during its unveiling at the offices of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on November 12.

Local Sorrel Harvesting Machine Unveiled

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre, seated), and Head, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei (right, seated), exchange signed copies of the $660 million (€4.73 million) EU-funded Banana Accompanying Measures (BAM) contract, at Tuesday’s (November 12) signing ceremony at the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Hope Gardens, in St. Andrew. Over 1,400 banana and plantain farmers will benefit from provisions under the four-year funding programme. Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry (left seated). Others are (back row, from left): Chairperson, All Island Banana Growers Association (AIBGA), Grethel Sessing; British High Commissioner, David Fitton; Belgian Ambassador, Godlieve Vandenbergh; German Ambassador, Josef Beck; and Spanish Ambassador, Celso Nuño.

Banana and Plantain Farmers to Benefit from EU Assistance

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), is greeted by President of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST), Derrick Little (right), while Executive Chairman of the Sugar Industry Authority (SIA), Ambassador Derrick Heaven, (centre) looks on. Occasion was the 76th annual conference of JAST, held on November 7, at the Jamaica Grande Resort, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

Gov’t to Upgrade Sugar Producing Communities

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RADA Stages Open Day

Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, will host the St. Andrew leg of a series of Open Days on Friday, December 6, at 197 Old Hope Road, in Kingston, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This event, which is in keeping with the on-going eat Jamaican campaign - ‘Grow What You Eat...Eat What You...

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Irrigation Systems Completed At Two Agro Parks

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says that work has been completed on irrigation systems for two agro parks and the schemes should be fully operational in short order. He said that the systems at Yallahs, St. Thomas and Ebony Park in Clarendon are now ready for operation. “At Yallahs, it is finished now, and we should be...

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Irrigation Areas Established in St. Elizabeth and Manchester to Increase Crop Production

Farmers operating in St. Elizabeth and Manchester are expected to see greater levels of crop production and productivity, following the designation of irrigation areas in those parishes. Pedro Plains (Beacon/Little Park) in St. Elizabeth, and New Forest/Duff House, in Manchester have been chosen as irrigation areas, as contained in two Resolutions, which were approved in the Senate on November 15....

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton.

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Eating Local Produce Can Have A Positive Impact On Economy – Minister Clarke

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says eating local produce can have a positive impact on the nation’s economy, environment and health. “There are very essential reasons to ensure that we ‘grow what we eat and eat what we grow’. First of all, our economy depends on this. Whatever we do, we must seriously endeavour to decrease the...

Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton (left), in discussion with Acting Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Ron Blake, at the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club

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Lauriston/Thompson Pen 4-H Club Impacting Young Lives

The leadership of the Lauriston/Thompson Pen 4-H Club is receiving kudos for the organisation’s outstanding performance in the Jamaica 4-H family of clubs, and the impact it has been having on the St. Catherine community where it is located. “The performance of the club has been excellent. It has been a lot of hard work and sleepless nights,” says founder,...

Founder of the Lauriston and Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club, Sian Christie (centre), and Club president, Antonio Williams (right), sample food prepared by club leader, Dennis Osbourne, at the annual Stew Festival held Saturday, November 2 at Brooklyn Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine. In addition to stewed meats and fruits, the event featured other dishes including roast suckling pig.

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Consumers Urged To Continue To Purchase Local Products

Consumers have been encouraged to continue to buy local products, by Acting Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Ron Blake, in order for the country to reap long-term benefits. Speaking to JIS News at the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club's Stew Festival on Saturday, November 2, at Brooklyn Park, Spanish Town, in St. Catherine, Mr. Blake explained that as a partner...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), exchanges pleasantries with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Jerome Thomas. Occasion was the World Food Day National Ceremony and Exhibition held on Wednesday, October16, at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine.

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November is Eat Jamaican Month

November has been designated ‘Eat Jamaican Month’ by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. The month-long series of events and public awareness campaign coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the ‘Eat What We Grow…Grow What We Eat’ campaign, which was launched in 2003 by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, while addressing the...