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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).
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).

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...
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).
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 Ministry to Resuscitate Rainwater Storage Areas for Increased Irrigation Access
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).
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).

Agriculture Ministry Boosting Partnership with Agro Investment Corporation
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a stakeholder engagement at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Friday (August 4).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a stakeholder engagement at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Friday (August 4).

Agricultural Sector Poised for A Major ‘Face’ Lift
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with 2023 parish queens, who will be vying for the National Farm Queen title, during a courtesy call at King’s House on August 3.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with 2023 parish queens, who will be vying for the National Farm Queen title, during a courtesy call at King’s House on August 3.

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), addresses farm workers during a meeting held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Services Centre on August 3. The farm workers will be taking up employment opportunities in Ontario and Nova Scotia in Canada.
AgricultureLabourSocial Security

Farm Workers Leave for Canada

Forty-two farm workers left the island on Thursday, August 3 for Canada, to take up employment opportunities in Ontario and Nova Scotia. The customary send-off ceremony was held for the workers at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Overseas Employment Services Centre, downtown Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., reminded the workers that they are ambassadors of the...
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Senior Livestock specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
AgricultureEducation

Rada Partners With US Universities to Improve Small Ruminant Nutrition

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is partnering with United States (US)-based universities to improve small ruminant nutrition. Speaking with JIS News recently, Senior Livestock Specialist with RADA, Maxine Brown, said that providing quality feed for small livestock, such as goats, is critical to the development of the industry. “We’ve reached out to international partners because we know sometimes locally...
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(FILE) An array of fruits and vegetables on display at the St. Elizabeth parish booth, during the 66th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon on August 4, 2022.
AgricultureYouth

Preparations Well Advanced for Denbigh Show

Preparations are well advanced for the 69th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, which will be held from Saturday, August 5 to Monday, August 7 on the Denbigh Showgrounds in May Pen, Clarendon. Since 1952, this premier event has been creating a platform for Jamaican farmers to showcase agriculture through countless innovative approaches, and patrons attending the...
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JIS 2349: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (left), hands over a donkey called “Prosperity”, to farmer Dionne Blake in Cornwall, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 21).
Agriculture

Female Farmer Gets Donkey Promised by Prime Minister

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has  made good on a promise to provide female farmer from Cornwall district in St. Elizabeth, Dionne Blake, with a donkey to transport her goods.    On Friday (July 21), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. J....
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Farmers examining crops under cultivation.
AgricultureFinance & Public Service

Agriculture Ministry Allocates an Additional $104 Million to Assist Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated an additional $104 million towards drought mitigation efforts for farmers. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 19). “To address the challenges of water scarcity and drought caused by climate change, we have initiated a comprehensive programme for the...
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Livestock Specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
Agriculture

RADA Tells Farmers to Keep Livestock Cool

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging farmers to keep their livestock cool during the summer months. With rising temperatures and repeated record-breaking highs, Livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine Brown, said farmers can implement short-term measures to protect animals. “Because of the heat that we are having, what farmers need to do, immediately, is to make sure that their...
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