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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), is introduced to representative of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Thomas Opperer (right), by Permanent Secretary in the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, on the second day of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST) two-day annual conference, on Friday, November 7, at the Riu Hotel and Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Mr. Kellier addressed delegates and guests attending the conference, which was held under the theme, 'Positioning for Increased Cane and Sugar Production'.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), is introduced to representative of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Thomas Opperer (right), by Permanent Secretary in the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, on the second day of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST) two-day annual conference, on Friday, November 7, at the Riu Hotel and Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Mr. Kellier addressed delegates and guests attending the conference, which was held under the theme, 'Positioning for Increased Cane and Sugar Production'.

Agriculture Minister Urges Increased Sugar Cane Production

By: Glenis A. Rose, November 10, 2014
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is urging sugar cane industry stakeholders to strive towards achieving greater productivity and increased production during the forthcoming...
Champion cane farmer from the Clarendon Cane Farmers Association, Raphael Robotham (right), receives his winning trophy from Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, during the awards segment of the annual general meeting of the All-Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Thursday, November 6.

Cane Farmers Urged to Protect Crop Lien Scheme

By: Alphea Saunders, November 7, 2014
Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left), is in light conversation with Executive Chairman of the Sugar Industry Authority, Ambassador Derick Heaven, at the annual general meeting of the All-Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on November 6.

Include Cane Farmers in Co-Generation Arrangement – State Minister Buchanan

By: Alphea Saunders, November 7, 2014

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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), receives a bag of local produce from President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (right). Occasion was the launch of ‘Eat Jamaican’ Month on November 5, at the JAS’ downtown Kingston offices. Sharing the moment is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Luther Buchanan.
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More Banana Exports to the UK

Jamaica will be supplying more bananas to the United Kingdom (UK), while Trinidad and Tobago has given clearance for the produce to enter its territory. Minister of Agriculture, Labour and...
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By: Garfield L. Angus, November 6, 2014
Small cottage processors participate in a food safety workshop sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, and held at the offices of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, in Kingston on October 28.
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Small Cottage Processors Receive Training

More than 40 small cottage processors have received training in manufacturing best practices, following their participation in a food safety workshop, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, on October 28....
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By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, October 29, 2014
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Donovan Stanberry, speaking at a Field Day, held at the Holland Sugar Estate in St. Elizabeth, on October 16.
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New Phase for Sugar Industry

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, said the local sugar industry is entering a new phase, as the current pricing arrangement with Tate and Lyle...
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By: Marlon Tingling, October 17, 2014