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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke addresses the All Island Banana Growers Association (AIBGA) Board’s 60th anniversary celebration function at the Jamaica Conference Centre , downtown Kingston, on October 29.

EU Lauded for Support to Banana Industry

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has lauded the European Union (EU) for its continued support to the banana industry, which has again been demonstrated with the award of a four-year €1.9 million grant to the Banana Board. This...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), greets a farmer, who attended the launch of the Irish Potato Programme for the crop year 2013/14, at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in S. Andrew on October 26. Others (seated from 2nd left) are: with Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton; and Deputy Chairman of RADA, Dr. Andre Gordon.

Minister Clarke Launches 2013/14 Irish Potato Programme

Cocoa pods: Jamaican cocoa is considered to be among the best in the world.

CIB Reports 100% Increase in Cocoa Production

Traditional Jamaican Sunday morning breakfast - Ackee and Saltfish with Scotch Bonnet pepper

November to be Observed as Eat Jamaican Month

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 (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.

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World Food Day to be Observed October 16

On Wednesday, October 16, Jamaica will join the rest of the world in celebrating World Food Day under the theme: ‘Healthy People Depend on Healthy Food Systems’. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, in recognition of World Food Day 2013, will be staging a National Ceremony and Exhibition on the day at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine....

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.

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JAS Supports New Measures to Fight Praedial Larceny

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, has expressed his organisation’s support for the most recent measures being put in place, or proposed, to stamp out praedial larceny. Speaking at a post-Board meeting briefing at the Society’s downtown Kingston headquarters on October 9, Senator Grant said in addition to assigning a special squad to apprehend those who...

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.

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

Some 26 retirees of spirit distillers, J. Wray and Nephew Limited, who have collectively given over 800 years of service to that entity, were recently honoured during a special luncheon hosted by the firm in Mandeville, Manchester. The retirees, all men, were recognized for service, ranging up to 50 years, which they gave at various levels and in several capacities...

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.

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Forestry Department To Distribute 75,000 Seedlings This Year

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, says that 75,000 seedlings will be distributed by the Forestry Department this year for the replenishing of forests. This represents a 120 per cent increase over the 31,000 seedlings issued last year, and is aimed at garnering national support towards the care and sustainability of the environment. The Minister...

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

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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.

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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,...

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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...