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Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addressing the 2021 Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund semi-virtual scholarship presentation ceremony hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, on October 21.
Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addressing the 2021 Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund semi-virtual scholarship presentation ceremony hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, on October 21.

Agriculture Ministry Expands Support for Young People

The Government is expanding support for young people pursuing training and other engagements in agriculture. Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that $120 million has been allocated to the College of Agriculture, Science and Education...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw.

More Youth to Be Reached Under Rural Economic Empowerment Programme
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, observes as Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee member, Villet Kelly-Bennett (right), presents a symbolic cheque in the sum of $15.1 million to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) graduate, Quindora Garrett, who accepted on behalf of students and Jamaica 4-H Club members in St. Catherine applying for scholarships to pursue agricultural studies during the 2021/22 academic year. Others (from second left) are Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake; and Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee Chairman and Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Hidran McKulsky. The semi-virtual ceremony was hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, today (October 21).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, observes as Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee member, Villet Kelly-Bennett (right), presents a symbolic cheque in the sum of $15.1 million to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) graduate, Quindora Garrett, who accepted on behalf of students and Jamaica 4-H Club members in St. Catherine applying for scholarships to pursue agricultural studies during the 2021/22 academic year. Others (from second left) are Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake; and Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee Chairman and Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Hidran McKulsky. The semi-virtual ceremony was hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, today (October 21).

PHOTOS: Scholarships for Students Pursuing Agricultural Studies
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Innovations In Agriculture Promise New Careers
Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the opening day of the three-day virtual Caribbean AGTECH Investment Summit 2021 (CATIS 2021), on Tuesday (October 5).
Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the opening day of the three-day virtual Caribbean AGTECH Investment Summit 2021 (CATIS 2021), on Tuesday (October 5).

Minister Shaw Announces Millions of Dollars in Agriculture Investments

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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
AgricultureCabinetFinance & Public Service

Soil Fertility Project To Be Included In Public Sector Investment Programme

The Soil Fertility Mapping Project for Sustainable Agriculture in Jamaica is to be included in the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP). Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during the virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6). The project involves partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco over a period of four years. Its purpose is...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw.
AgricultureCabinet

Cabinet Expected To Approve Draft Five-Year Agribusiness Strategy This Month

The Draft National Five-Year Agribusiness Strategy is scheduled to be approved by Cabinet later this month and tabled in Parliament shortly thereafter, so that implementation can start in earnest as soon as possible. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the disclosure on Tuesday (October 5) while giving an update on the plan, which is aimed at establishing...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, provides an update on support for the agriculture sector, following the passage of Tropical Storms Grace and Ida, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 22.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Provides $250 Million For Farmers Impacted By Tropical Storms

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is providing $250 million in relief support for farmers, who were impacted by the recent passage of Tropical Storms Grace and Ida. The funds, which also aim to stimulate recovery in the agricultural sector, are being redirected from the Production Incentive Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, in announcing the support in the House...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, provides an update to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (September 22) on the impact of the August tropical storms on the agricultural sector.
Agriculture

Farmers To Benefit From Introduction Of New Blends Of Fertiliser

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has announced that Newport Fersan will be introducing three new fertiliser blends to the market. The new blends aim to provide relief to farmers in the wake of rising fertiliser costs. This follows meetings with stakeholders from the Ministry as well as representatives from the company. “Concerned about the impact that the...
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Charge D’affaires of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Fredrik Ekfeldt.
Agriculture

Transforming Food Systems Aligns With H2O Project

Charge d’Affaires of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Fredrik Ekfeldt, has underscored the value of transforming Jamaica’s food systems in relation to the Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean (H2O) Project. The €6-million project, which is being financed by the EU, aims to increase the country’s resilience to climate change and reduce poverty. Mr. Ekfeldt explained that the...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, provides an update to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (September 22) on the impact of the August tropical storms on the agricultural sector.
AgricultureFisheries

$5M To Support Insurance For Farmers And Fishers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has partnered with GK Insurance to introduce the Parametric Rain, Drought and Wind Insurance Policy for the agricultural sector. The policy aims to support the resilience of farmers and fisherfolk. This was stated by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, while providing an update on the sector in the House of Representatives...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Mining and Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth North West, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson opens the State of the Constituency Debate on September 21 in the House of Representatives.
AgricultureConstituency Debate

Distribution, Grading, Packaging And Cold Storage Facility For St. Elizabeth

A distribution hub, grading, packaging and cold storage facility will be established in the St. Elizabeth North West constituency, where farmers within the parish and surrounding areas will have an outlet for their agricultural produce. Member of Parliament for the area and State Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. J.C Hutchinson, made the announcement as he opened...
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