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Calling Farmers

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Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Warren Thompson (right), displays the cover of a story book to grade-two students at the Bamboo Primary and Junior High School in St. Ann during Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday (May 3). Mr. Thompson visited the institution as part of a school tour to promote the importance of child protection and the Agency’s 211 Child Abuse Reporting Hotline.
Aired On: October 7, 2025 | Produced By: Jayda Francis

Jamaica’s Promise – CSEC Top Achiever Sabrina Dale

When 17-year-old Sabrina Dale achieved an impressive 12 subjects in this year's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, she established herself as one of the top performers at St. Elizabeth Technical High School proving to be “a cut above the rest”. Her journey to 12...

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Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Warren Thompson (right), displays the cover of a story book to grade-two students at the Bamboo Primary and Junior High School in St. Ann during Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday (May 3). Mr. Thompson visited the institution as part of a school tour to promote the importance of child protection and the Agency’s 211 Child Abuse Reporting Hotline.
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| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Hydroponics Farming

Hydroponic Farming is a sustainable way for farmers to grow cash crops within tight spaces. Final year student at the Knockalva Polytechnic College, Melissa Johnson shares how you can set up a hydroponics unit in your space on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
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60,000 Acres of Sugar lands to be Rationalized

Farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture is making 60,000 acres of sugar lands available for alternate production. This is a great opportunity if you’re interested in expanding your operations. We tell you all about it on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.  
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Careers in Agriculture: Young Farmer Delano Blake

Delano Blake wanted to try something new. What happened next, transformed into a budding career in the agriculture sector. We share his story on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Young Farmer Colleen Ebanks

More and more, agriculture is being seen as a viable career option for many young Jamaicans. One such person is St Elizabeth Technical High School student Colleen Ebanks. We share her story on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Anjuii James-Sawyers

Knockalva Agro Fest 2019

The Knockalva Polytechnic College in Ramble, Hanover hosted its inaugural Agriculture Festival on June 6. Hundreds of Students from surrounding communities were on hand to participate in various activities throughout the day. We give you a recap on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Presented by: Anjuii James-Sawyers
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| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

First Shipment of Mangoes to the US

Local farmers welcome the resumption of mango shipments to the United States. We tell you more on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Launch of Denbigh Agriculture Food Show 2019

President of the Jamaica Agriculture Society Lenworth Fulton sharing a new vision for the Denbigh Agriculture food show. We tell you more on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Permission Granted for Cattle Importation

The Ministry of Agriculture has granted permission for the importation of cattle as part of efforts to revitalize the dairy sector. We tell you all about it on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer