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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (2nd right), and Chairman of the Jamaica Citrus Protection Agency (JCPA), Peter McConnell, examine an orange affected by the citrus greening disease, during a brief tour of an orchard operated by Trade Winds Citrus Limited at its Bog Walk location in St. Catherine on November 11. This followed the 16th annual general meeting of the JCPA at the Tru Juice Sports Club located on the property.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (2nd right), and Chairman of the Jamaica Citrus Protection Agency (JCPA), Peter McConnell, examine an orange affected by the citrus greening disease, during a brief tour of an orchard operated by Trade Winds Citrus Limited at its Bog Walk location in St. Catherine on November 11. This followed the 16th annual general meeting of the JCPA at the Tru Juice Sports Club located on the property.

Government Continues Measures to Tackle Citrus Greening Disease

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, November 13, 2014
As the citrus industry battles with the citrus greening disease, the Government is assuring of its continued drive to effectively manage the disease and ensure the sustainability of the industry....
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
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

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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.
Agriculture

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.
Agriculture

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