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Minister commends CASE on efforts to promote agriculture
Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, heaped praises on what he described as the stellar...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Mulberry Valley Estate Deemed Prime for Agro-Ecotourism
To fully realise its vast agro-ecotourism potential, the Mulberry Valley Estate in Friendship Gap, St. Mary, has received a pledge of...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Greater Enforcement and Monitoring to Tackle Overfishing
Jamaicans should see an increase in enforcement and monitoring to curb the unethical practice of overfishing, this year. This was...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Cultivate more legumes, says Charles Jr
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Minister of Agriculture Pearnel Charles Jr is encouraging farmers to invest in the cultivation of legumes —...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Farmers encouraged to register with RADA
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of the suite of services offered by the Rural Agricultural Development...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


RADA Receives Six Tractors Valued $49.7million
Six new farm tractors, valued approximately $49.7 million, have been presented to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) by...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


RADA gearing up for bigger role
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is being restructured to incorporate all extension officers assigned to various...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Strategies to be Implemented Under ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be rolling out several strategies under its ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign this year....
Feb 22, 20231 min read


20 Receive Agricultural Legacy Award
Twenty Jamaicans, who have given outstanding service to the agricultural sector in various areas, have been recognised for their...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


NAITS to be Strengthened to Tackle Praedial Larceny
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be strengthening the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) in...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Jamaicans called on to embrace agriculture
The fallout from geopolitical factory, such as the ongoing Ukraine/Russia war and disruptions in the global supply chains have...
Feb 22, 20233 min read


Agriculture Minister Calls on Board Chairpersons to Share Knowledge and Skills
Board Chairpersons of entities under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries have been encouraged to share their knowledge and skills...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Growth of coffee industry remains a priority of Agriculture Ministry - Charles Jr
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Initiatives have been put in place to grow the coffee industry, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Agriculture industry continues to bear fruit
Economy grows 5.9 per cent in 3rd quarter of 2022 Value added for the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry expanded by approximately...
Feb 22, 20233 min read


North West Manchester farmers grateful for road repairs
Silburn Steadman has been living in Maidstone, Manchester, since 1975 and has been a farmer for more than 40 years. The father of six...
Feb 22, 20233 min read


Agriculture Minister urges farmers to embrace change
Minister of Agriculture Pearnel Charles Jr says Jamaica’s farmers must embrace change as the country presses ahead with growth and food...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Poultry Sector A Priority For Achieving Food Security – Minister Charles Jr.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the poultry industry is being targeted as a priority area in achieving...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Increase In Production Of Selected Crops And Livestock
Production of selected crops and livestock has increased as part of a wider import-substitution strategy. Making his contribution to the...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Jamaica’s spice industry gets grant support of US$20 million
Jamaica’s spice industry is to be amplified by a US$20-million grant from the US, through its Department of Agriculture, over the course...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Agriculture Ministry taking steps to address food crisis concerns - Charles Jr
Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. says his Ministry is taking steps to boost food security and resilience amid food crisis...
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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