Remembrance Hon. Roger Harold Clifford Clarke, CD, MP
Roger Harold Clifford Clarke proved at his death to have been even larger than in life. The strong of irreparable loss to Jamaica and massive …
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Agriculture Ministry Moves to Boost Non-Traditional Exports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will shortly embark on a programme aimed at increasing and safeguarding the export of Jamaica’s non-traditional agricultural produce and …
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$620 Million for Infrastructure in Agro Parks
Contracts amounting to $620 million are to go before Cabinet for its approval, to provide for the installation of critical infrastructure in the agro parks …
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Research on All Natural Bio-Stimulant to Boost Crop Production
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to lead a series of research on a new all natural bio-stimulant formulation, Vitazyme, being considered for introduction …
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Hospital to Benefit From Rainforest Seafoods Festival
The Cornwall Regional Hospital, in Montego Bay, will again benefit from the Rainforest Seafoods Festival, to be held on Ash Wednesday, March 5, at the …
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Agriculture Ministry Mulls Drones to Combat Poaching
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is looking into the use of drones to man the country’s fisheries resources, to combat illegal fishing by foreign …
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Monymusk and Frome Sugar Factories to be Upgraded
Pan-Caribbean Limited, operators of the Monymusk and Frome sugar factories, has announced plans to pump some US$180 million to US$200 million into enhancing the plants, …
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Pan-Caribbean to Sell Sugar and Molasses on Behalf of Cane Farmers
The All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers Association has signed an agreement with Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company, authorizing the firm to sell sugar and molasses on behalf …
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Agriculture Ministry Looking at Bio-Stimulant to Boost Productivity
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is exploring the possibility of introducing the bio-stimulant Vitazyme to the local agriculture industry as part of efforts to …
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Big Boost for Cassava Production
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and brewing company, Red Stripe, have signed a lease agreement for land at Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, to facilitate …
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Government Provides $7.5M to Assist Agro Park Farmers in St. Thomas
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the Government has pumped $7.5 million into a recovery effort to help farmers at the Plantain …
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Government Receives Budgetary Support of $6.8 Billion
The Government has received approximately $6.8 billion (€48.134 million) in budgetary support from the European Union (EU), which will assist in the implementation of various …
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Scores Attend ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ Celebration at King’s House
The East Lawn of King’s House was abuzz with activity on Monday, November 25, as scores of persons turned out to participate in the ‘Eat …
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Irrigation Systems Completed At Two Agro Parks
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says that work has been completed on irrigation systems for two agro parks and the schemes should …
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Local Sorrel Harvesting Machine Unveiled
A new sorrel harvesting machine, which could significantly boost local production, was unveiled at the offices of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Ministry of …
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Gov’t to Upgrade Sugar Producing Communities
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the Government has undertaken important infrastructural development in sugar producing communities, with funding provided by the …
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Eating Local Produce Can Have A Positive Impact On Economy – Minister Clarke
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says eating local produce can have a positive impact on the nation’s economy, environment and health. “There …
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November is Eat Jamaican Month
November has been designated ‘Eat Jamaican Month’ by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. The month-long series of events and public awareness campaign coincide with …
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EU Lauded for Support to Banana Industry
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has lauded the European Union (EU) for its continued support to the banana industry, which has again …
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Minister Clarke Launches 2013/14 Irish Potato Programme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in collaboration with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), on October 23 launched the Irish Potato Programme for the …
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