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The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), presents special appreciation award to Farmer, Maple Gladstone Lawrence, for over 50 years of dedicated service to the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Branch in St Ann during the eighth staging of the St. Ann Agricultural Industrial and Food Show at Port Rhoades Sport Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday (May 26).

$670M Allocated for farm roads repair

By: Okoye Henry, May 28, 2022

The government has earmarked several agricultural initiatives in the 2022/2023 fiscal year to further develop the sector as a productive and sustainable industry. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,...

Executive Chairman, Institute of Vocational and Professional Training (IVPT), Randy Finnikin (third left), shows a section of the Institute’s greenhouse to (from left), Jamaica Agricultural Society Vice President, Denton Alvaranga and General Operations Manager, Best Dressed Chicken Processing Plant, Steve Palmer. Looking on (at right, foreground) is Chairman of the Spring Village Development Foundation, Wayne Saunderson.

IVPT Now Has a School of Agriculture

By: Mickella Anderson, May 28, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr,. and State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, look at the interior of the new refrigerated truck acquired for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth parish office. Five new vehicles, acquired for the office, were handed over at the Ministry in Kingston, recently.

RADA St. Elizabeth Gets Five New Vehicles

By: Twila Wheelan, May 26, 2022

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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Ministry’s post Sectoral Debate media briefing, on May 18 at its Old Hope Road offices in Kingston and online.

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The sum of $304 million has been budgeted for the 2022/23 financial year to conduct activities for a major irrigation scheme, which will see water lifted from the Black River...

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 17.

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Production of selected crops and livestock has increased as part of a wider import-substitution strategy. Making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May...

By: Chris Patterson, May 19, 2022

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 17.

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Research For New Blends To Reduce Cost Of Fertiliser

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is collaborating with Jamaica’s main fertiliser manufacturer to guide research for the development of new blends that will maximise efficiency and reduce the cost...

By: Chris Patterson, May 18, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 17.

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Domestic Food Production Increased In 2021

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting that despite the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the production of chicken meat, eggs, and domestic food crops increased in 2021...

By: Chris Patterson, May 18, 2022

Jamaica’s agriculture sector is slated to benefit from millions of dollars in support to bolster food security by strengthening the country’s agricultural output and improving sustainability and resilience within the sector.
The initiatives, to be implemented through partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), include a $38-million Food Loss and Waste (FLW) Reduction programme that will focus on strengthening food value chain operations.
It is part of strategic food security actions for the new fiscal year.
“That will speak to a strategy for reducing food losses along value chains, supporting our farmers to reduce post-harvest losses, and extending produce shelf-life to ensure enhanced farm and household cash inflows,” said Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
He was making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 17).
The Ministry will also be collaborating with the FAO to undertake projects to improve phytosanitary, food safety and market access opportunities along the hot pepper value chain, with funding of $152 million, and improve rural livelihoods through resilient agri-food systems, at a cost of $152 million.
The partnership will also include the $45-million Rocky Point Fishing Beach Improvement Project to include provision of landing equipment, fish cleaning and storage facilities, mangrove protection, as well as training for users, and the identification of two technical projects valued at $37 million for implementation across the sector.

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In the meantime, Minister Charles Jr. informed that under the South-South Cooperation Programme, which is a partnership with FAO, China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Jamaica will benefit from a project valued at approximately US$2 million.
It is aimed at strengthening post coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery policies and programmes that facilitate better decision-making; promoting digitalisation and ecommerce strategies among farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and providing inputs for digitalisation of rural areas and for participation in the United Nations’ 1,000 Digital Village Initiative as a post COVID-19 measure.
The Minister noted that the FAO has greatly assisted the sector with technical training, funding of programmes and initiatives, and its continued support in the upcoming year in key focus areas is in line with the organisation’s thrust to support food security in the region.

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Jamaicans Get Funding To Strengthen Food Security, Agriculture Resilience

Jamaica’s agriculture sector is slated to benefit from millions of dollars in support to bolster food security by strengthening the country’s agricultural output and improving sustainability and resilience within the...

By: Alecia Smith, May 18, 2022

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 17.

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Agriculture Minister Announces New ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is introducing a new campaign dubbed ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ as part of the national food security thrust. The initiative will target several priority...

By: Rochelle Williams, May 18, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ Portland Parish Manager, Norma Myers (second left), with the Clover Award for Portland Club volunteer, Carlene Hardy. Occasion was the Clubs’ National Achievement Exposition, held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Friday (May 13). Others sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director of the 4-HClubs, Dr. Ronald Blake and Chairman of the organisation, Colin Virgo.

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Agriculture Minister Lauds 4-H Clubs

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is being lauded for its work in preparing young people to pursue careers in the agriculture industry and contributing to the country’s efforts to achieve food...

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 16, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing the recent Agriculturalist’s Distinguished Women in Agriculture Awards Ceremony, held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.

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New Agri Programme For Women And Youth

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be partnering with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to increase female participation in the livestock industry. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles...

By: Rochelle Williams, May 16, 2022