Young people encouraged to use technology in Agriculture
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is seeking to encourage more young people to take up career opportunities in agriculture, through the use of technology. …
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RADA to get more households to do backyard farming
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson, says come September, the agency will be rolling out a programme geared …
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Grants For Small And Medium-Sized Tourism And Agriculture Enterprises
Small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism and agriculture sectors are set to benefit from grants of up to US$500,000, through the second phase of …
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Residents In St. Ann Pleased With Rehabilitation Of Farm Road
Rehabilitation of the Bingham Hill farm road in St. Ann has brought much joy to residents living in and around the surrounding districts. The roadway …
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Government Takes Lead To Safeguard Food Security
The Government is making significant investments in the agricultural sector to safeguard the country’s food security and accelerate the sector’s recovery from the economic fallout …
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Booming Sales At Kingston And St. Andrew Farmers’ Market
Farmer from East Kirkland Heights, St. Andrew, Glenroy Crossman, had brought a carload of mainly fruits and vegetables to Friday’s (June 3) farmers’ market held …
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RADA Technical Staff To Be Increased By 100%
The cadre of technical staff at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is expected to be increased by more than 100 per cent, with the …
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Thousands Trained Under ‘Youth in Agriculture’ Programme
More than 102,000 young persons have been trained and 453 school gardens established under the ‘Youth in Agriculture’ initiative, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. …
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