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Pest Risk Analysis Services Must Be Requestd Through JSWIFT Platform
Persons requesting pest risk analysis services from the Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries are now required to do so through the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) platform. “So, persons wishing to import a...
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Innovations In Agriculture Promise New Careers
With the emergence of innovations in agriculture, State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, anticipates that there will be new careers in the field. “Innovation has always played an important role in agriculture… . As agriculture and industry transform due to innovation in technology, so will the agriculture-related jobs. The scope of agriculture-related job creation...
Minister Shaw Announces Millions of Dollars in Agriculture Investments
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw has announced millions of dollars in investments in the agricultural sector. Among them is a US$95-million investment to create a certified organic high-tech greenhouse farm in Goshen, St. Elizabeth, “which will be the largest, by far, in the region”, he said. He informed that the joint-venture project “will be undertaken on a...
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...
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...
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...
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...