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Farmers examining crops under cultivation.

Farmers Receiving Assistance Under Gov’t’s $200M Drought Mitigation Programme

Farmers have begun receiving assistance under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s $200-million drought-mitigation programme. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, while speaking on ‘Good Morning, Minister’, aired on Love 101 FM on Wednesday (August 30)....
Outgoing First Vice-President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Denton Alvaranga (right), receives a plaque from Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, for his more than 35 years of service to the sector, at the recent 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.
Outgoing First Vice-President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Denton Alvaranga (right), receives a plaque from Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, for his more than 35 years of service to the sector, at the recent 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.

JAS Official Says Agriculture is Poised for More Growth
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right) and farmer from Alligator Pond, Manchester, Laverni Reid, look at watermelons that remain in the field, in the aftermath of recent heavy rains. Occasion was a tour of the area on Wednesday (June 14) to assess the damage.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right) and farmer from Alligator Pond, Manchester, Laverni Reid, look at watermelons that remain in the field, in the aftermath of recent heavy rains. Occasion was a tour of the area on Wednesday (June 14) to assess the damage.

Participants Laud FAO Workshop on FLW Measurement and Reporting
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter.
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter.

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The Lauriston/Thompson Pen 4-H Club’s King and Queen, Naqual Allen (second left) and Jamella Halstead (second right), are flanked by Prince, Raheem Smith (left), and Princess, Nyoka Dockery. The royals were at the Club’s 26th anniversary awards ceremony held on Saturday (August 12) at the Shiloh Apostolic Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
The Lauriston/Thompson Pen 4-H Club’s King and Queen, Naqual Allen (second left) and Jamella Halstead (second right), are flanked by Prince, Raheem Smith (left), and Princess, Nyoka Dockery. The royals were at the Club’s 26th anniversary awards ceremony held on Saturday (August 12) at the Shiloh Apostolic Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: Lauriston and Thompson Pen 4H Club 26th Anniversary Awards

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents the 2023 National Champion Farmer trophy to Managing Director of Unity Boer Goat Farm, Owen Bartley (second right), during the recent staging of the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Sharing the moment (from left) are Vice-President at Hi-Pro, Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie and Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.  
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Champion Farmer Says Goat Farming Lucrative

The 2023 National Champion Farmer, Owen Bartley, is encouraging more persons to get into goat farming, noting that the sector is profitable. “Goat farming is so big. Right now, management and security are key; you have to have that as number one. If you are not managing the animals, you are not going to survive. You have to take care...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the recent Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial, and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.
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Over 24 Per Cent of Agro-Park Lands Occupied By Young Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reporting that more than 24 per cent of lands in agro-parks are now occupied by young farmers, surpassing its target of 20 per cent. Agro-parks are a critical component of the Government’s thrust towards economic development, particularly foreign exchange earnings and savings. They are areas of intensive agricultural production that seek to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), look at prize goats during the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held on Monday (August 7) at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.
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Special Task Force to Tackle Praedial Larceny

The Government is intensifying measures to combat praedial larceny, with a special police task force to be put in place, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness made the disclosure while addressing the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Monday (August 7), where he decried the scourge of farm...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), views value-added products on display at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, on Monday (August 7), at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Others pictured (from left) are National Farm Queen, Samantha McLean; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter, and Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Garfield Ewart.
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AIC to Provide Grants to Small Farmers Through SPAD Project

The Agro Investment Corporation (AIC) will be providing substantial grants to small farmers through the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project. Making the disclosure at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held on Monday (August 7) at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said farmers should contact the AIC for details on...
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Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, delivers the main address on behalf of Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Sunday (August 6).
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Agriculture Sector Positioned for Growth-GG

Jamaica is perfectly positioned for growth in agriculture, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. In his address, read by Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Sunday (August 6), the Governor-General noted that investment in the sector must be ongoing. "We...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), listens as youth farmer, Javian Bassier (third right), explains features of his smart irrigation system. The occasion was a tour of the booth showcasing Youth in Agriculture displays during the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday (August 5). Among the other persons looking on is Chairman, National Youth in Agriculture Committee, Joseph Small (right).
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry to Resuscitate Rainwater Storage Areas for Increased Irrigation Access

Rainwater storage areas are to be resuscitated to provide farmers with greater access to the amenity for irrigation. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during the opening ceremony for the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial, and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon on Saturday (August 5). He said the harvesting...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and Public Relations and Marketing Manager (Acting), Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Jovaughn Bailey, examine products on display at the Youth in Agriculture Village, during the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon on Saturday (August 5).
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Agriculture Ministry Boosting Partnership with Agro Investment Corporation

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be boosting its partnership with the Agro Investment Corporation (AIC) to engage more of Jamaica’s farmers while providing them with resources and expertise to maximise their yields and profits. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, during the official opening ceremony for the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show...
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