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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), presents an award to young fisher, Trey Williams of Old Harbour, on International Fisherman’s Day 2022. An event to commemorate the occasion was held at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon, on Wednesday (June 29).
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), presents an award to young fisher, Trey Williams of Old Harbour, on International Fisherman’s Day 2022. An event to commemorate the occasion was held at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon, on Wednesday (June 29).

Sea-Safety Training For Young Fishers

Thirty-five young fishers across the island are to benefit from a ‘Training in Safety at Sea’ initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through the Caribbean Maritime University. State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, said this activity forms part of...
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), addresses fishers at an International Fisherman’s Day Conference on June 29, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon. With the State Minister are Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence and Executive Director, Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation, Ingrid Parchment.
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), addresses fishers at an International Fisherman’s Day Conference on June 29, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon. With the State Minister are Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence and Executive Director, Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation, Ingrid Parchment.

Fisheries Production Incentive Programme
Executive Director, Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.
Executive Director, Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

Steady Progress In Coffee Leaf Rust Disease Project
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right, foreground), presents Deputy Research Director at Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine, Michelle Sherwood, with the keys for the two Case IH Farmall tractors that were handed over to the facility on Friday (June 24). At left is Chief Technical Director in the Agriculture Ministry, Orville Palmer.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right, foreground), presents Deputy Research Director at Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine, Michelle Sherwood, with the keys for the two Case IH Farmall tractors that were handed over to the facility on Friday (June 24). At left is Chief Technical Director in the Agriculture Ministry, Orville Palmer.

Bodles Research Station Gets Tractors Valued $15.6 Million
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), speaks to Newport-Fersan Jamaica Limited’s Managing Director, Dennis Valdez, during a press briefing at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Thursday (June 23), to announce a further cut in the price of fertiliser by the company.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), speaks to Newport-Fersan Jamaica Limited’s Managing Director, Dennis Valdez, during a press briefing at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Thursday (June 23), to announce a further cut in the price of fertiliser by the company.

Additional 4.5 Per Cent Cut In Fertiliser Price By Newport-Fersan

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), in conversation with 2019 National Farm Queen, Aniecea Wiggan and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy, at the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Jamaica Broilers Group Corporate Office in St. Catherine, on Wednesday, June 22.
Agriculture

Denbigh Show Is Back

Anticipation is high for the return of the major Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), which was officially launched today (June 22). The 68th staging of the event follows a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will take place at its usual home, the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, under the...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., participates in a panel discussion held during a ministers’ summit at the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 15).
Agriculture

‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ For Strength In Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Ministry’s ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign aims to drive resilience in the sector. Mr. Charles was making his contribution to a panel discussion held during a Ministers’ Summit at the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 15). “We...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a recent World Bee Day event at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Take Steps To Prevent Invasion Of Killer Bees

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is assessing the local honeybee stock for the presence of Africanised bees. State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, said that, to date, “DNA samples have been collected for genetic analysis. Preliminary results have been received and a final report will be made to the stakeholders as soon as the DNA tests are completed in full”....
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), participates in a recent tree-planting exercise at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), and President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Bee Farmers Association, Julian Spence.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Planting 2,000 Fruit Trees To Increase Bee Habitats

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is planting 2,000 fruit trees across the island in a bid to increase habitats for honeybees. The move comes as the vagaries of climate change, such as excessive rainfall and high wind, reduce the honeybees' access to nectar and pollen, thereby affecting the country’s output in honey production. State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, said...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a recent World Bee Day event at the Ministry’s Kingston offices.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Provides Pest Management Support To Bee Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is providing support to bee farmers in protecting their hives from pests that could threaten the industry. “The management of pests such as the varroa mites and the small hive beetles forms a great part of the work being done by the Apiculture Unit,” said State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter. “This is executed through...
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The Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Female Youth Farmer, Chelisa Osbourne (third left), shows off her trophy and cash prize at the recently held 4-H National Achievement Expo at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Others pictured (from left) are Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake; 4-H Clubs Parish Manager for Trelawny, Natanish Hines; and Chairman of the organisation, Collin Virgo.
Agriculture

4-H Champion Farmers Intend To Expand Operations

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Female and Male Youth Farmers, Chelisa Osbourne and Julio Gordon, are ready to invest their winnings into expanding their pepper and goat enterprises, respectively. The duo copped the coveted titles at the 4-H Clubs National Achievement Expo held recently at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon, taking home cash and prizes valued at over two million...
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