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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), presents farm tools to teacher at the Cumberland High School, Heather Duke, during Wednesday’s (Oct. 16) World Food Day National Ceremony and Exhibition held at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine. Cumberland High was one of several schools presented with tool kits during the event.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), presents farm tools to teacher at the Cumberland High School, Heather Duke, during Wednesday’s (Oct. 16) World Food Day National Ceremony and Exhibition held at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine. Cumberland High was one of several schools presented with tool kits during the event.

Minister Clarke Stresses Gov’t’s Commitment to Food Security

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, October 18, 2013
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the Government remains committed to increasing the production of local foods as it intensifies efforts to promote food security and safety...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), in conversation with Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Joze Graziano Da Silva, in the hospitality room at the Norman Manley International Airport, during Mr. Da Silva’s recent visit to Jamaica.

World Food Day to be Observed October 16

By: Judith Hunter, October 15, 2013
President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (right), presents Head of Delegation, European Union, Ambassador Paola Amadei, with a copy of the JAS’ annual report for 2012/2013, at a post-Board meeting briefing, at the Society’s downtown Kingston headquarters on October 9.

JAS Supports New Measures to Fight Praedial Larceny

By: Alphea Saunders, October 11, 2013

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Hundreds Put to Work Under Farm Road Project/JEEP

Approximately 800 Jamaicans received employment opportunities through projects associated with the Farm Road Maintenance Project. The work, which was carried out through the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in partnership...
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By: Chris Patterson, September 13, 2013
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd right), along with (from left): Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Chief Executive Officer, Lenworth Fulton; RADA Board Chairman, Dr. Densil Williams; and Principal Director in the Ministry, Dwight Uylett, admire the Minister’s trophy, one of the prizes which will be awarded to the winner of RADA’s national parish competition, which was launched on Wednesday, September 11, at the Ministry in St. Andrew.
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RADA Launches Competition to Boost Productivity

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has launched a competition among its 13 parish offices aimed at enhancing the agency’s services to farmers island-wide, and contributing to increased agricultural production....
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By: Douglas McIntosh, September 13, 2013
President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (left), emphasises a point while addressing a ceremony held on September 4, at the JAS’ head office in Kingston, to officially present the winners of competitions for the 2013 Denbigh Agricultural Industrial and Food Show. Listening are: National Woman Champion Farmer, and past member of the JAS board, Maria Azan; and JAS Sir Arthur Farquharson Young Champion Farmer, Nicholas Powell.
Agriculture

JAS to Push for Agricultural Wardens

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) will be lobbying for agricultural wardens to be appointed to assist the police in fighting the scourge of praedial larceny. JAS President, Senator Norman Grant,...
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By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, September 5, 2013