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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the SCJ Holdings Limited in St. Catherine on Friday (June 25).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the SCJ Holdings Limited in St. Catherine on Friday (June 25).

New Unit To Manage Lease Of Farmlands In Greater Bernard Lodge Development

The Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings Limited has been instructed to form a lease management unit that will better manage arrangements made for the lease of agricultural lands in the Greater Bernard Lodge Development. Prime Minister, the Most Hon....
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), looking at a ditch being built to channel water, during a tour of the Greater Bernard Lodge Development project site in St. Catherine on Friday (June 25). Looking on (from left) are Greater Bernard Lodge Project Manager, Dave Hylton; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; and Managing Director at the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) Limited, Joseph Shoucair.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), looking at a ditch being built to channel water, during a tour of the Greater Bernard Lodge Development project site in St. Catherine on Friday (June 25). Looking on (from left) are Greater Bernard Lodge Project Manager, Dave Hylton; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; and Managing Director at the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) Limited, Joseph Shoucair.

Irrigation Pond To Be Built In Greater Bernard Lodge Development
Senior Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Services Division, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel.
Senior Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Services Division, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel.

Collaboration Crucial In Developing Effective Food-Safety Systems
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the official opening of the Low Leyton/Lennon Production Zones in Portland on Wednesday (June 23).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the official opening of the Low Leyton/Lennon Production Zones in Portland on Wednesday (June 23).

Agricultural Wardens Programme To Be Piloted Shortly
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green

Insurance Package Launched For Fishers And Farmers

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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the virtual launch of the Fisherfolk and Farmers General Insurance Package, being provided by Advantage General Insurance in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, on June 22.
Agriculture

Crop Insurance Discussions Progressing Well – Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is in discussions with local and international interests to secure crop insurance for farmers. “Our discussions are progressing quite well with our insurance providers with relation to crop insurance. We have been engaging on two levels. We have been engaging locally across our local insurance providers to see what options...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. (File Photo)
Agriculture

Plantain Pilot Project Launched

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, in collaboration with the Banana Board, has launched a Plantain Pilot Project (PPP), which aims to establish 10 hectares (25 acres) of irrigated plantain production. The objectives of the project are to increase overall production of plantains by 300 tonnes after year one, improve crop quality in keeping with local and international food safety...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, closes the 2021/22 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 15).
AgricultureSectoral Debate 2021/2022

$300 Million Allocated For Irrigation Wells In Parnassus

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government has allocated another $300 million to dig irrigation wells in Parnassus, Clarendon, to benefit farmers. He made the disclosure while closing the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 15), where he highlighted some of the major achievements and projects across various sectors. Under the Agriculture and...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, addresses today’s (June 4) sitting of the Senate.
AgricultureForeign Affairs

Senate Passes Bill to Formally Merge Functions of AMC under AIC

The Senate has approved legislation to formally merge the functions of the Agricultural Marketing Corporation (AMC) under the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC). The Bill, the Agro-Investment Corporation (Amendment) Act, was passed today (June 4), without amendments. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell, who piloted the Bill, said the merger is consistent with...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), examines onions being displayed by Deputy Farm Manager at the St. Catherine-based Model Agricultural Production Limited, Princess Lee (left), during a tour of the farm in Innswood, on June 2. Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson, and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole.
Agriculture

Company Lauded For Investing US$2.5 Million In Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has lauded operators of the St. Catherine-based Model Agricultural Production Limited, for investing more than US$2.5 million in farming. During a tour of the farm in Innswood on June 2, Mr. Green said the entity is reaping success from a significant investment and high-tech cultivation. “I am very happy that we are...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (seated), tries out the Ministry
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Launches Online Customer Feedback System

Farmers and fishers across the island can now access quality customer care services from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries online. This is through a Customer Feedback System, which was officially launched on Wednesday (May 26) by portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green. The online system can be accessed via the Ministry’s website at www.moa.gov.jm using any digital device. It is...
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Agriculture

House Approves Legislation For AIC To Take Over Functions Of AMC

Legislation to formally subsume the functions of the Agricultural Marketing Corporation (AMC) under the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) has been approved by the House of Representatives. The Bill, the Agro-Investment Corporation (Amendment) Act, was passed during the sitting of the Lower House on Tuesday (May 25). Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, who piloted the Bill, explained that the...
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