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Chief Executive Officer at the Agro-Investment Corporation, Dr. Al Powell, speaks at JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (April 12).
Chief Executive Officer at the Agro-Investment Corporation, Dr. Al Powell, speaks at JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (April 12).

Agribusiness Forum To Focus On Food Security

Farmers are being invited to seize the upcoming opportunity for learning and networking, at the virtual Agribusiness Investment Forum, on Thursday, April 21. Hosted by the Agro-Investment Corporation, the Forum aims to attract 1,000 participants to engage in discussions on...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Franklin Witter, addresses the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Authority
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Franklin Witter, addresses the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Authority's community consultation held at the Comma Pen Church of God of Prophecy in Comma Pen, St Elizabeth, on Friday (April 1). The consultation was aimed at updating residents on the status of the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP).

Agri Project In Essex Valley Will Transform Sector
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, addresses the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Authority
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, addresses the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Authority's community consultation, held at the Comma Pen Church of God of Prophecy, St Elizabeth, on April 1. The consultation was aimed at updating residents on the status of Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project (EVADP).

New Date for Completion Of EVADP
Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s Head Office. .
Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s Head Office. .

MET Service Assisting Agricultural Sector
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, discusses measures to address garbage pile-up along the Bellefield Hill Main Road in Manchester with Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell, and Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, during a tour of the constituency on Thursday (March 24).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, discusses measures to address garbage pile-up along the Bellefield Hill Main Road in Manchester with Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell, and Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, during a tour of the constituency on Thursday (March 24).

Further Improvements To Melrose Yam Park

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Chairman of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, speaks at a handover ceremony at the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, on March 23. A mobile milk machine was donated by the Board to the institution.
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JDDB Chairman Wants More Jamaicans to do Backyard Farming

More Jamaicans are being encouraged to do backyard farming, by Chairman of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Dr. Derrick Deslandes. “Today, backyard farming is not what it used to be. You now have container gardening; roof-top gardening systems; you can automate your backyard; you can create hydroponic systems, small systems that can produce lettuce, tomatoes, and a whole host...
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Author of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, reads an excerpt during its official launch, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16.
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New Book Looks At Impact Of Sugar Regime Change On Monymusk Community

The impact of the changes in the European Union (EU) sugar regime on the Monymusk community in Clarendon is explored in a book written by Registrar at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry. The book, entitled ‘How Trade Liberalization Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica: Global Action, Local Impact’, was launched recently at the...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), officially hands over a mobile milk machine to Principal of the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, Milbert Miller (left), as students of the school look on. Occasion was the official handing over ceremony which was held at the school on Wednesday (March 23).
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St Bess STEM Academy Gets Mobile Milking Machine

The Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) has donated a mobile milking machine to the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth. The equipment was handed over during a ceremony at the school on Wednesday (March 23). It is the first such device to be given to an institution on the island, and is expected to...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Jamaica Gets 24,000 Bags of Fertiliser From Morocco

Morocco’s donation of 24,000 bags of fertiliser to Jamaica is an indication of the strong bilateral relationship between both countries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Addressing a virtual media briefing on March 23 where the donation was announced, Minister Charles said that the gift, worth $122 million, could not have come at a better time,...
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Hopewell High School’s Principal, Byron Grant, presents an award to Principal Honour Roll student, Rachel Coach, during the institution’s prize-giving ceremony on Thursday (March 17).
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Youth Engagement in Agriculture Vital – Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says youth engagement in agriculture is critical to safeguarding the country's food security and increasing growth in the sector. Addressing Thursday’s (March 17) prize-giving ceremony at Hopewell High School in Hanover, Mr. Charles Jr. said this is among the reasons school-based clubs, such as the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, are important in exposing youngsters...
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