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Former Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. (FILE)

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 outpouring of genuine admiration reflect a crossing of the divide of politics, of social class,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre) and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), listen to Manager, Ebony Park Agro Park, Anthony Trought, as he explains the techniques being used in growing mini-sett yams in a demonstration plot at the Ebony Park Agro Park in Clarendon. The Agriculture Minister said he was pleased with the progress of the parks, while on a tour on July 25.

$620 Million for Infrastructure in Agro Parks

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), greets Director of International Marketing for Vitazyme, Robert Haduk (centre), during a stakeholders seminar at the Agriculture Ministry’s Research Station at Bodles, Old Harbour, St. Catherine, in January. Mr. Clarke was guest speaker at the sensitization forum which was held under the theme: ‘Improving Crop Production, Increasing Productivity’. Looking on is Director of Latin American and Caribbean Operations for the product, Dr. Juan Carlos Diaz.

Research on All Natural Bio-Stimulant to Boost Crop Production

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), with (from second left), State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford; Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods, Brian Jardim; radio personality, Miss Kitty; and State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, at the launch of the Rainforest Seafoods Festival, to be held at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay on March 5. The launch was held at Rainforest’s offices on Slipe Road, in Kingston, on February 11.

Hospital to Benefit From Rainforest Seafoods Festival

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd right), enjoys a light moment with (from left): Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods, Brian Jardim; Senior Sponsorship Manager at Digicel, Tahnida Nunes; and Radio personality, Miss Kitty, at the launch of the Rainforest Seafoods Festival on February 11, at Rainforest’s Slipe Road offices in Kingston.

Agriculture Ministry Mulls Drones to Combat Poaching

12 years ago AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

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 products. The programme, which will target local farmers and exporters, aims to create an export platform framework that facilitates exchange between suppliers and purchasers in Jamaica and overseas. This is to be achieved through, among...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre), addresses the signing ceremony for an agreement between the All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers Association and Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company to authorise the sale of sugar and molasses, and establish a pricing regime. The ceremony was held on January 15 at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices. Also participating are: Chairman of the All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association, Allan Rickards (left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pan-Caribbean, Dr. Huaixiang Wu.

12 years ago Agriculture

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, and upgrading equipment at the two facilities. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pan-Caribbean, Dr. Huaixiang Wu, made the announcement on January 15, as he addressed a signing ceremony with the All Island Cane Farmers Association...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), looks on as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pan-Caribbean, Dr. Huaixiang Wu, addresses the signing of an agreement between the All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers Association and Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company to authorise the sale of sugar and molasses, and establish a pricing regime. The ceremony was held on January 15 at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices.

12 years ago Agriculture

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 of the farmers, and to establish a pricing regime. Under the agreement, the farmers, represented by the association and trading under the name, All Cane, have legally granted permission to Pan-Caribbean to sell sugar and...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), greets Director of Research for the all-natural bio-stimulant agricultural formulation, Vitazyme, Dr. Paul Syltie (centre), during a stakeholders seminar at the Agriculture Ministry’s Research Station at Bodles, Old Harbour, St. Catherine on Tuesday (January 14). Mr. Clarke was guest speaker at the sensitization forum which was held under the theme: ‘Improving Crop production, Increasing Productivity’. Looking on is Vitazyme’s Director for Latin America and Caribbean Operations, Dr. Juan Carlos Diaz.

12 years ago Agriculture

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 boost production and productivity. Vitazyme is an all-natural growth formulation, which, when applied to fruits, vegetables, small grains, and other crops, improves their yield and quality. It is manufactured by United States-based firm, Vital Earth...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), is greeted by Red Stripe Chairman, Richard Byles (right), when he arrived at the company’s Spanish Town Road head office in Kingston for the January 7 land lease agreement signing ceremony. The agreement, which Red Stripe negotiated with the Ministry’s agency, Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), will facilitate the brewing company’s access to 36.2 acres of land at Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, to undertake a pilot cassava production pilot project. This undertaking forms part of the company’s efforts to substitute imported barley, one of the inputs in the production of the globally-renowned Red Stripe beer, with cassava. Looking on is Red Stripe’s Managing Director, Cedric Blair.

12 years ago Agriculture

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 the multi-million dollar Project Grow cassava initiative, being undertaken by Red Stripe’s parent company, Diageo. Signed at Red Stripe’s Spanish Town Road head office in Kingston on January 7, the agreement will facilitate the provision...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), addressing a press briefing at the Ministry, in St. Andrew, on Monday, January 6, where he outlined Government’s support for the farmers who are involved with the Plantain Garden River Agro Park, in St. Thomas. Seated beside the Minister is General Manager at the St. Thomas Cooperative Credit Union, Hopeton Morrison.

12 years ago Agriculture

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 Garden River Agro Park, in St. Thomas, who have incurred losses in a recent onion crop. "We decided that we are going to get them back on their feet, and we injected $7.5 million to...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), extends gratitude to the European Union for its assistance to the Government under a budgetary support, during a signing ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston, on December 9. Looking on are (from second left): Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips; and Head of Delegation of the European Union in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

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 development programmes. Provision is being facilitated through a grant agreement, which the Government and EU officials signed on Monday, December 9, during a ceremony at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, in Kingston. The disbursements...