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Vice President of Marketing at JAMPRO, Gabriel Heron.

Technology Seen As The Tool To Boost Agricultural Output

By: Chris Patterson, February 4, 2022

Vice President of Marketing at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Gabriel Heron, says increased investments, coupled with greater use of technology such as greenhouses and hydroponics, can result in major transformation...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Project To Rehabilitate Agriculture Research Centres Enters Second Phase September

By: Twila Wheelan, February 1, 2022

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), exchanges greetings with Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Carib-Export), Deodat Maharaj, following the launch of a project aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Jamaican Coffee exports to the European Union (EU) market, at the Ministry's headquarters in downtown Kingston on Thursday (January 27).

Project Launched To Boost Coffee Export Into Europe

By: Chanel Spence, January 28, 2022

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Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake

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More Young Jamaicans Being Trained And Certified As Farmers

More young Jamaicans are being trained and certified as youth famers through the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, in partnership with HEART/NSTA Trust. In an interview with JIS News, Executive Director, Jamaica...

By: Chris Patterson, January 26, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre) examines a sample of farmer, Lilieth McKenzie’s (right) onion crop, during a recent tour of several onion farms in St. Thomas. Looking on is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter.

4 years ago Agriculture

Food Security A Top Priority Of The Government

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says Jamaica’s food security is a top priority for the Government. Minister Charles Jr. noted that there is global demand for...

By: Rochelle Williams, January 24, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (right) with first place winners in the Praedial Larceny Essay and Jingle Competition, Dermanique Lee of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James (second left); and Kriston Ferguson of Norman Gardens Primary in Kingston. The virtual awards ceremony was held on January 21.

4 years ago AgricultureYouth

Agriculture Minister Encourages Youth Involvement in the Sector

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says it is important to engage the youth and encourage their involvement in developing solutions to the challenges faced in the...

By: Rochelle Williams, January 23, 2022

4 years ago Agriculture

Strategies Being Implemented to Tackle Praedial Larceny

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Ministry through the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, has been pursuing several strategies to combat the illegal activity. Mr. Charles...

By: Rochelle Williams, January 23, 2022

4 years ago Agriculture

Jamaica Looking to Expand Export Base for Blue Mountain Coffee

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says Jamaica is seeking to increase production and expand the export base for Blue Mountain Coffee. These include targeting markets such...

By: ROCHELLE WILLIAMS, January 22, 2022

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5).

4 years ago AgricultureCabinet

Law To Be Amended To Facilitate Effective Movement Of Agricultural Produce

Legislation is to be amended to facilitate the effective regulation of trade and movement of agricultural produce. With this amendment, the Agricultural Produce Act is to be strengthened and modernised...

By: Alecia Smith, January 7, 2022

The new solar photovoltaic system at the Little Park F3 Pump Station in St. Elizabeth, which was installed by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited at a cost of $53.14 million.

4 years ago Agriculture

Minister Shaw Commissions Solar-Powered Pump Station At Little Park, St. Elizabeth

Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, on Thursday (December 16), officially commissioned into service, the Little Park F3 Pump Station in St. Elizabeth, which was retrofitted...

By: Okoye Henry, December 17, 2021

Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.

4 years ago Agriculture

Jamaica Can Capitalise On Us $18 Billion Mango Market

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Agro Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell, says Jamaica has the potential to expand its foothold in the global market for mango, which is...

By: Andrae Palmer, December 17, 2021

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More Young Jamaicans Being Trained And Certified As Farmers

Food Security A Top Priority Of The Government

Agriculture Minister Encourages Youth Involvement in the Sector

Strategies Being Implemented to Tackle Praedial Larceny

Jamaica Looking to Expand Export Base for Blue Mountain Coffee

Law To Be Amended To Facilitate Effective Movement Of Agricultural Produce

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