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The process to transform and rebrand the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) into a more modern organization has commenced, following Cabinet approval. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and...

Chief Executive Officer at the Agro-Investment Corporation, Dr. Al Powell, speaks at JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (April 12).

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Chairman of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, speaks at a handover ceremony at the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, on March 23. A mobile milk machine was donated by the Board to the institution.

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More Jamaicans are being encouraged to do backyard farming, by Chairman of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Dr. Derrick Deslandes. “Today, backyard farming is not what it used to...

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents Tiana Gordon with a tertiary scholarship from the National Irrigation Commission (NIC)for the period 2020/21. The presentation was made during a function held on March 24 at Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew. The NIC launched the scholarship awards in 1998 as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

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Farmers Sensitised About Proposed Changes To FDA Produce Safety Rule

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector are being sensitised about the possible changes that are coming to the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Produce Safety Rule, which will...

By: Sherika Hall, March 25, 2022

Author of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, reads an excerpt during its official launch, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16.

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New Book Looks At Impact Of Sugar Regime Change On Monymusk Community

The impact of the changes in the European Union (EU) sugar regime on the Monymusk community in Clarendon is explored in a book written by Registrar at the University of...

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), officially hands over a mobile milk machine to Principal of the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, Milbert Miller (left), as students of the school look on. Occasion was the official handing over ceremony which was held at the school on Wednesday (March 23).

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St Bess STEM Academy Gets Mobile Milking Machine

The Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) has donated a mobile milking machine to the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth. The equipment was handed...

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Jamaica Gets 24,000 Bags of Fertiliser From Morocco

Morocco’s donation of 24,000 bags of fertiliser to Jamaica is an indication of the strong bilateral relationship between both countries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr....

By: Garwin Davis, March 23, 2022

Hopewell High School’s Principal, Byron Grant, presents an award to Principal Honour Roll student, Rachel Coach, during the institution’s prize-giving ceremony on Thursday (March 17).

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Youth Engagement in Agriculture Vital – Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says youth engagement in agriculture is critical to safeguarding the country's food security and increasing growth in the sector. Addressing Thursday’s...

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at the launch of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16. Seated at left is the author, Registrar at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry.

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Government Continues To Facilitate Investment Opportunities In Sugar Industry

The Government will continue to facilitate improvements and investment opportunities in the sugar industry, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. “Sugar cane continues to play an...

By: Chanel Spence, March 18, 2022

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