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Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.

Five Leases Handed Over For New Mango Agro Park In Spring Plain

The Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) has handed over leases to five investors to begin cultivation of 250 acres of land at the new mango agro park in Spring Plain, Clarendon. Chief Executive Officer of the AIC, Dr. Al Powell, said that...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1).

Modern Plant Health Act Coming

Principal of Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland , Keron King, examines the chicken coop located in the school’s farm.

Little Bay Primary And Infant School To Expand Farm

Sugar Stakeholders Urged to Work with Government to Secure Viable Future for Industry

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

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

4 years ago Agriculture

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

Domestic crop production recorded an estimated 6.5 per cent increase for the July to September quarter of 2021, with chicken meat up by 20.4 per cent and eggs 2.8 per cent. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, made the disclosure at an ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ event on Thursday (November...

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).

4 years ago Agriculture

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

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has commenced the distribution of seeds and pesticides to farmers who were seriously impacted by the passage of Tropical Storm Grace in August. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, made the disclosure at an ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ event held on Thursday (November 25)....

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.

4 years ago AgricultureYouth

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

Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that the Government is committed to ensuring that the country’s youth have a voice in decision-making. “We are ensuring that we create the platforms for our young people to meet with us as Ministers and act as influencers of change. We support you; we see you and we hear...

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

4 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry To Implement Aspects Of Draft Action Plan On AMR

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to begin implementation of aspects of the draft Jamaica National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Senior Veterinary Specialist in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel, pointed out that the plan came out of a call to action from a 2016 Caribbean...

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....