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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), presents farm tools to teacher at the Cumberland High School, Heather Duke, during Wednesday’s (Oct. 16) World Food Day National Ceremony and Exhibition held at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine. Cumberland High was one of several schools presented with tool kits during the event.

Minister Clarke Stresses Gov’t’s Commitment to Food Security

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the Government remains committed to increasing the production of local foods as it intensifies efforts to promote food security and safety in Jamaica. He noted that the local domestic production of...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), in conversation with Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Joze Graziano Da Silva, in the hospitality room at the Norman Manley International Airport, during Mr. Da Silva’s recent visit to Jamaica.

World Food Day to be Observed October 16

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (right), presents Head of Delegation, European Union, Ambassador Paola Amadei, with a copy of the JAS’ annual report for 2012/2013, at a post-Board meeting briefing, at the Society’s downtown Kingston headquarters on October 9.

JAS Supports New Measures to Fight Praedial Larceny

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd left), and J. Wray and Nephew Limited executives: Human Resource Manager, Venton Brown (left); Senior Director, Agriculture Division, Ian Maxwell (centre); and Distillery Manager, Rohan Robinson (right), have a light moment with James Braham, one of 26 retirees of J. Wray and Nephew, who were honoured during a special luncheon held recently, at Neil’s Auditorium, Mandeville, Manchester.

J. Wray and Nephew Honourees Retirees for 800 Years of Service

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (stooping at centre), is assisted by Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department, Marilyn Headley (left), and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (right) to plant the first of some 12 trees, during the National Tree Planting Day exercise held on Friday (Oct. 4), at the Spot Valley High School in St. James.

Forestry Department To Distribute 75,000 Seedlings This Year

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips during a tour of the Amity Hall Agro Park project on October 3

12 years ago Agriculture

Agro Parks on Track – Minister Clarke

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says that the Agro Parks project is going well with crops already reaped at the three facilities in operation and replanting underway. “At Plantain Garden (St. Thomas) we just finished reaping onions, and we are preparing now to put some more in. Pumpkins are now growing. Ebony Park (Clarendon), that one is...

Chief Executive Officer at the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Everton Spencer, points to a section of the Amity Hall Agro Park, in St. Catherine, where there is to be mass production of several agricultural crops.

12 years ago Agriculture

Govt. Provides 100 Acres For Young Farmers At Amity Hall Agro Park

As part of a national drive to encourage young people to get involved in agriculture, the Government has set aside some 100 acres of land for young farmers at the Amity Hall Agro Park, in St. Catherine, while also seeking start-up financing for them. Chief Executive Officer at the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Everton Spencer, told JIS News on October 3,...

12 years ago Agriculture

Agro Parks Offer Exciting Prospects For Agriculture – Dr. Phillips

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the Government’s effort at reducing food imports through the agro parks project represents an “exciting prospect” for the agricultural sector. The Minister, who was speaking yesterday (October 3), while touring the Amity Hall agro park in St. Catherine, lauded the moves there to produce animal feed, and crops such...

13 years ago Agriculture

Hundreds Put to Work Under Farm Road Project/JEEP

Approximately 800 Jamaicans received employment opportunities through projects associated with the Farm Road Maintenance Project. The work, which was carried out through the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in partnership with the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) saw a total of 68 kilometres of rural roads being rehabilitated under the project. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Corporate Planning, Monitoring and...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd right), along with (from left): Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Chief Executive Officer, Lenworth Fulton; RADA Board Chairman, Dr. Densil Williams; and Principal Director in the Ministry, Dwight Uylett, admire the Minister’s trophy, one of the prizes which will be awarded to the winner of RADA’s national parish competition, which was launched on Wednesday, September 11, at the Ministry in St. Andrew.

13 years ago Agriculture

RADA Launches Competition to Boost Productivity

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has launched a competition among its 13 parish offices aimed at enhancing the agency’s services to farmers island-wide, and contributing to increased agricultural production. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke officially launched the project on Wednesday, September 11, at his Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew. Some $1 million is up for grabs...

13 years ago Agriculture

Massive Cane Replanting Programme Underway

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has embarked on a massive cane planting and replanting exercise to expand local sugar cane production to some 1.4 million tonnes by 2018. This is being undertaken through the Cane Expansion Fund, which forms part of Government’s efforts to revitalise the sugar cane industry. Speaking to journalists recently at a press conference at the...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd left), along with J. Wray and Nephew Limited executives: Human Resource Manager, Venton Brown (left); Senior Director, Agriculture Division, Ian Maxwell (centre); and Distillery Manager, Rohan Robinson (right), share pleasantries with company retiree, James Braham, one of 26 outgoing employees honoured by the firm during a special luncheon at Neil’s Auditorium, Mandeville Manchester, on Friday, September 6. Mr. Clarke was the guest speaker.

13 years ago Agriculture

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Jamaica’s Sugar Industry

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the government remains committed to the continued strengthening of Jamaica’s sugar industry through the implementation of several projects and initiatives. This, he notes, is in a bid to, among other things, position the industry to record incremental increased outputs, and safeguard the welfare of the sector’s workers. Speaking at a luncheon hosted...