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Acting Director-General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Building Resilience in Agriculture Critical to Economic Prosperity

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says that reducing the impact of natural hazards on sectors such as agriculture is critical in building a resilient economy. “When you talk about food...

Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at an ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ event held on Thursday (November 25).

6.5 Per Cent Increase In Domestic Crop Production For July To September

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, addresses an ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ event on Thursday (November 25).

RADA Distributing Seeds And Pesticides To Farmers Impacted By Tropical Storm Grace

Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), presents Tonian Laylor (centre) with her certificate of membership to the Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ Agvocate Council, during the official launch of the body at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew on Wednesday (November 24). Looking on (at left) is Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake.

Gov’t Committed To Engaging Youth In Decision-Making – Minister Shaw

Senior Veterinary Specialist in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel. (Michael Sloley Photo)

Agriculture Ministry To Implement Aspects Of Draft Action Plan On AMR

Mr. Omar Sweeney, Managing Director for JSIF

4 years ago Agriculture

JSIF-REDI II Project Trains 1,660 Agriculture and Community Tourism Beneficiaries

At a recently held virtual launch, Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney announced that through its Rural Economic Development Initiative II (REDI II) project, some 1,660 agriculture and community tourism beneficiaries will benefit from a comprehensive series of online training programmes which will last from November 2021 to April 2022. The overall objective of this...

Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), is shown silage milled at Crafton Farms in St. Mary by Chief Executive Officer of Crafton Holdings, Senator Damion Crawford, during a tour on November 12.

4 years ago Agriculture

Minister Shaw Welcomes Hi-Tech Operations At Crafton Farms In St. Mary

Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has praised the owners of the St. Mary-based Crafton Farms on their hi-tech operations which can, he said, can serve as a blueprint for the Ministry’s plans for the ruminant sector. Speaking during a tour of the facility in Rosend on November 12, Mr. Shaw said the farm, which is...

General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie.

4 years ago Agriculture

Banana Board Distributing Fertiliser To Farmers Impacted By Tropical Storm Grace

The Banana Board has commenced distribution of fertiliser to 2,573 banana and plantain farmers who were impacted by the passage of Tropical Storm Grace in August. General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, told JIS News that the provision is being made through a $50-million grant from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries at no cost to the farmers....

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce with oversight responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the official opening ceremony of AUSTROJAM Ltd.’s cold-storage facility at its Bluntas, St. Elizabeth, location on Saturday (November 6). Photo: Serena Grant

4 years ago Agriculture

Sugar Cane Farmers Encouraged To Plant Other Crops

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce with oversight responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging farmers who were part of the sugar industry to pivot into planting other crops. “The sugar industry has been in decline, but I want to use this opportunity to remind everyone, including our farmers [that] there are other opportunities. Everywhere sugar cane...

Chief Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Sanniel Wilson-Graham.

4 years ago AgricultureFisheries

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 plant product that has not been imported into Jamaica before or you are importing a product that we have already...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who also has oversight responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries.

4 years ago Agriculture

Jamaica To Benefit From SAC Project

Jamaica is to benefit from the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, launched today (October 28). The virtual event was hosted by lead agency World University Service of Canada (WUSC). SAC is a multi-country economic growth initiative funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and is being implemented in Jamaica, Guyana, Dominica, Saint Lucia and...

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, which was held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, recently.

4 years ago AgricultureHealth & Wellness

Backyard Poultry Farmers Urged To Get Butcher’s Licence

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown, is encouraging backyard poultry farmers to obtain a butcher’s licence. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency's regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, recently, Ms Brown said that while licensing is not yet mandatory for this group, it is important in order...