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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.

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...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), listens as Principal Research Director, Bodles Research Station, Dr. Lisa Myers-Morgan (second left), explains the benefits of the animal complete feed ration or Total Mix Ration (TMR). The event was the Small Ruminants Association of Jamaica (SRAJM) Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 20 at the Bodles Research Station, Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Looking on is President, SRAJM, Trevor Bernard.

PHOTOS: Small Ruminants Association of Jamaica’s Annual General Meeting

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.

PHOTOS: Farmers’ Watch Launched in New Ground, Clarendon

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., brings remarks at the seventh annual Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC) Quality Cup contest at the Craighton Estate in Irish Town, St. Andrew, on April 20. UCC is the largest buyer of Jamaican coffee and was one of the first Japanese companies to directly take Jamaican coffee into Japan.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles JR. Attends UCC Quality Cup Contest

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.

Banana and Plantain Sector Critical to Grow Smart, Eat Smart Initiative

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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Gov’t Focused on Boosting Banana and Plantain Production

The Government remains committed to strengthening the institutional capacity for increased banana and plantain production. This undertaking was reiterated by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who said the industry continues to present a great opportunity for local farmers. Last year, banana and plantain production increased by 2.8 per cent and 18.7 per cent, respectively. Despite the...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), touches a bull on display at the St. Mary Agri Expo, which was held at the JP Farms Sports Complex in the parish on April 10. Also pictured is Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy (second right).

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Strong Showing at St. Mary Agri Expo

The 35th staging of the St. Mary Agri Expo, which was held on Easter Monday, April 10, is being dubbed by many as one of the best editions in the history of the storied event. In fact, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who toured the bevy of booths and exhibitions, proclaimed that the show has possibly...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), inspects a cow during a tour of booths and animal enclosures at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show in St. James, on Easter Monday (April 10). The annual event, which was held at the Montpelier Showground, is organised by the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Accompanying Mr. Witter are Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (centre) and President, St. James Association of Branch Societies, Glendon Harris.

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Numerous Patrons Attend Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show

Scores of citizens from St. James and surrounding parishes attended the 40th Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show on Easter Monday (April 10). The annual event, which commenced in 1987, is organised by the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter, who delivered...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), whiffs nutmeg during his tour of the Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo on Wednesday (April 5) at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE). Looking on (from left) are Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Advisory Council Chairman, Wilburn Carr; farmer, Ruel Deacon; Parish Manager, Portland 4-H Clubs, Alain Cox and Acting Director of Youth Services, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Charlene Edwards.

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Portland 4-H Clubs Sparkle at Parish Achievement Expos Grand Finale

The Portland 4-H Clubs, on Wednesday (April 5), brought the curtains down on a season of islandwide parish achievement expos, with a buzzworthy execution. The event was held at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) and featured all the exciting competitions for which the local 4-H clubs are known, in addition to displays, samples and interactive activities by...

Forest Technician at the Forestry Department, Sangie Minott (right), speaks with students about the entity’s role, during the St. Mary 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo on Tuesday (April 4). The event was held at the St. Mary High School under the theme ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart: Youth Responding to Food Security’.

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PHOTOS: St. Mary 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo

Forest Technician at the Forestry Department, Sangie Minott (right), speaks with students about the entity’s role, during the St. Mary 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo on Tuesday (April 4). The event was held at the St. Mary High School under the theme ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart: Youth Responding to Food Security’.

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), along with (from left) Agriculture Teacher at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope, Chris-Ann Thomas; Principal, Randolph Lopez School of Hope, Jennifer Spence Silvera; Students Khaiim Bartley and Anthoney Williams; and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson, plants lettuce in the Randolph Lopez School of Hope school garden, following the launch of the school garden programme at the school, today (April 4).

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School Garden Launched at Randolph Lopez School of Hope

A school garden programme was officially launched today (April 4) at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope in Kingston. The garden was established in partnership with the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). Addressing the function, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the launch of the school garden programme sends a...