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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.

$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...

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.

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

Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster.

St. Elizabeth to Get New Animal Pound By Month End

This colourful Panther Chameleon is not endemic to Jamaica and is considered an exotic animal. If present without a permit, this creature would be considered smuggled into the island.

Smugglers Of Exotic Plants And Wildlife Urged To Desist

Chief Veterinarian with the VSD, Dr. Osbil Watson, said persons should make checks on establishments selling meat to ensure that the business is registered.

Be Conscious Of Where To Buy Meat

Chief Veterinarian, Veterinary Services Division (VSD), Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Osbil Watson. (Contributed Photo)

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Veterinary Services Division Protecting Human And Animal Health

The Veterinary Services Division (VSD) in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is committed to its mandate to safeguard human and animal health by ensuring that animals for consumption are free of disease and contaminants. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Osbil Watson, said that a lot of the division’s activities are focused on disease...

A small herd of cows contained in their pen. Small farmers and livestock owners are being encouraged to reach out to the Veterinary Services Division for technical advice on how best to care for and manage their animals.

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VSD Finding New Ways To Reach Farmers

Small farmers are being encouraged to reach out to the Veterinary Services Division (VSD) for technical support as needed. Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Osbil Watson, speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, said the Division is ready to assist small-scale and backyard farmers with advice they may need on effectively managing their livestock. “We are available and have tried to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), observes as Health Education Officer, Maretta Lodge (foreground), distributes a pamphlet at the vaccination site at the Windward Road Primary and Junior High School in East Kingston, on September 15. Others from (second left) are Member of Parliament, East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell; Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and nurse, Corniela McLaughlin.

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Another Minister To Oversee Ministry Of Agriculture And Fisheries

Another Minister of Government will temporarily oversee the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries until a new Minister is appointed, following the resignation of Floyd Green today (September 15). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing journalists at the vaccination site at the Windward Road Primary and Junior High School in East Kingston, on September 15. The...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, says a critical part of enhancing the operations of the Fisheries sector, involves ensuring that the necessary technological systems are in place at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA).

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Project On To Improve Efficiency In Fisheries

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, said the ongoing Fisheries Licensing and Registration System Project will improve the efficiency of service delivery in the sector. The project, which is being facilitated by the Transformation Implementation Unit, (TIU) will strengthen the work of the newly established National Fisheries Authority (NFA). Minister Green, who was speaking in a recent JIS...

United Nations Resident Coordinator, Dr. Garry Conille.

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Strengthening Food Systems Hold Key To Healthier Diets

Strengthening and transforming food systems are critical to ensuring healthier diets and securing zero hunger in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), says United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dr. Garry Conille. SDG 2 aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030. Addressing a recent consultation workshop on ‘Catalysing the Sustainable and...

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Jamaica Hailed For Commitment To Building Sustainable Food Systems

United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dr. Garry Conille, has commended the Government of Jamaica on measures being put in place to build resilience and ensure the sustainability of Jamaica’s food systems and has pledged his organisation’s continued support in this regard. He was speaking at a recent consultation workshop, which examined Jamaica’s food systems, including issues inhibiting sustainability and growth,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

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Young Jamaicans Keen On Agriculture Through RYEEP

Several young Jamaicans are entering the agricultural sector through the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP). The RYEEP is an entrepreneurial training programme organised by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, in partnership with the HEART/NSTA Trust. Providing an update on the initiative recently, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, said more than 700 youth have been trained through the...