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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) , engages with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre) and Senior Farm Manager at Island Dairies Limited St. Ann and St Elizabeth, Osril Keith-Dixon, during a recent tour of the company’s cattle farm in Llandovery, St. Ann.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) , engages with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre) and Senior Farm Manager at Island Dairies Limited St. Ann and St Elizabeth, Osril Keith-Dixon, during a recent tour of the company’s cattle farm in Llandovery, St. Ann.

Agriculture Ministry Strengthening Support for Dairy Industry

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be strengthening its partnership with stakeholders in the dairy industry to boost the island’s milk production. Currently, Jamaica’s milk production ranges between 11 and 13 million litres annually. Speaking with journalists following a...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., emphasises a point while making his 2023/24 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 2).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., emphasises a point while making his 2023/24 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 2).

More Insurance Options for Farmers and Fishers
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr. delivers the main address at the Farm Fest 2023 Agricultural and Educational Show at Knockalva Polytechnic College in Ramble, Hanover on Thursday, April 27.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr. delivers the main address at the Farm Fest 2023 Agricultural and Educational Show at Knockalva Polytechnic College in Ramble, Hanover on Thursday, April 27.

Agriculture Students Urged to Apply Training and Innovation to Sector
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), plays with a cockatiel during a tour of booths at the St. Ann Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at the Port Rhoades Sports Complex, Discovery Bay, St. Ann on Friday (April 28). Looking on is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), while the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Orville Palmer is right.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), plays with a cockatiel during a tour of booths at the St. Ann Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at the Port Rhoades Sports Complex, Discovery Bay, St. Ann on Friday (April 28). Looking on is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), while the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Orville Palmer is right.

St. Ann Farmers Urged to Prepare for Tourism Boom
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left); High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (third left); and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson (second right), present supplies to 15-year-old small ruminant farmer and Oberlin High School student, Kaheim McLune (third right). The items, donated by Nutramix, were handed over to farmers participating in an ‘Internal and External Parasite Control Pilot and Farmer Capacity Building Session’ at RADA’s St. Andrew parish office on Old Hope Road on Thursday (April 27). Others (from second left) are: Country Coordinator for World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Nelsa English-Johnson; and Sales Manager at Nutramix, Samuel Jones.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left); High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (third left); and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson (second right), present supplies to 15-year-old small ruminant farmer and Oberlin High School student, Kaheim McLune (third right). The items, donated by Nutramix, were handed over to farmers participating in an ‘Internal and External Parasite Control Pilot and Farmer Capacity Building Session’ at RADA’s St. Andrew parish office on Old Hope Road on Thursday (April 27). Others (from second left) are: Country Coordinator for World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Nelsa English-Johnson; and Sales Manager at Nutramix, Samuel Jones.

Small Ruminant Farmers Benefit from Parasite Control Training

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), observes as Livestock Support Specialist at Nutramix, Standford Hamilton, prepares an implement for an artificial Insemination demonstration at Minard Estates Farm in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday (April 26)
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Agricultural Scientists Encouraged to Build on Legacy of Dr. Lecky

Agricultural Scientists are being urged to build on the legacy of renowned scientist, Dr. Thomas P. Lecky, as a strategy to further advance agriculture and strengthen the breeding population for cattle and ruminants in Jamaica. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr., has said this will ultimately help to achieve food security and create a more resilient livestock...
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Crispim Moreira, speaks at the launch of the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project, which was held at the office of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, on Wednesday, April 19.
Agriculture

Hot Pepper Farmers to Receive Training and Technical Assistance

Hot pepper farmers are to receive training and technical assistance in sustainable production and post-harvest practices to consistently meet demands in both quality and quantity. This training and technical assistance will address the lack of resources and information needed to adopt best practices to enhance the quality and safety of products – a challenge currently faced by many farmers. It...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament, Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), addressing the launch of a farmers’ watch at New Ground in Chapelton, at the New Ground Church of God of Prophecy in the community, on April 20. Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter and Parish Manager, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Clarendon, Charles Killingbeck. The farmers’ watch is part of efforts to curtail praedial larcency.
Agriculture

PHOTOS: Farmers’ Watch Launched in New Ground, Clarendon

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament, Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), addressing the launch of a farmers’ watch at New Ground in Chapelton, at the New Ground Church of God of Prophecy in the community, on April 20. Listening (from left) are Minister of State in...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on April 13.
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Banana and Plantain Sector Critical to Grow Smart, Eat Smart Initiative

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says sustaining increased banana and plantain production is critical to the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ initiative. Last year, banana and plantain production increased by 33.5 per cent and 57.7 per cent, respectively, relative to 2015. “From the perspective of the Banana Board and the Ministry, for us grow smart means continuing...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Farmers Earn Over $330 Million in 2022 Via Alex Platform

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. has disclosed that farmers have earned over $330 million in revenue, for 2022, via the Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) platform. He further disclosed that since January 2023, farmers have so far earned over $100 million. Mr. Charles Jr. was speaking at the Agro-Investment Corporation’s Market Linkage Networking Seminar held on April 13,...
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