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Jamaica records 10.4 per cent growth in domestic crop production in first quarter- Charles Jr
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr says Jamaica has taken a major step towards food security...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Tough-talking Charles vows to break down barriers
Fish farmers appeal to minister for help to move sector forward Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Pearnel Charles Jr on Wednesday...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Community Members Have A Role to Play in Protecting Ecosystems – Minister Charles Jr.
Communities are being reminded of the important role they play in protecting Jamaica’s ecosystems and supporting the efforts of...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Ministry plants seed of faith in potato, onion farmers
The Government has intensified its plan to put 1,500 hectares of land under Irish potato cultivation and to increase onion production in...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


RADA to be retooled to better serve farmers, says Charles Jr
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, says the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Partnerships An Integral Component of ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Strategy
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is highlighting the value of partnerships to the effective implementation...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Anti-praedial larceny measures taking shape – Charles Jr
Three weeks into his appointment as minister of agriculture and fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr has signalled that he is making progress in...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Gov’t targets breadfruit, cassava as wheat flour substitutes
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be launching a wheat flour substitution programme to combat the global shortage of the...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Charles Jr pushing for big Denbigh Show comeback
CLARENDON, Jamaica— The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, is encouraging all Jamaicans to give full support to...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Charles: Nearly a third of local agri produce goes to waste annually
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has said that a lack of adequate storage and transportation facilities have been...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Agriculture minister commends JP Farm’s Grow Smart techniques
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, has commended Jamaica Producers (JP) for their use of technology in their...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Charles Jr urges increased youth involvement in agriculture
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr, says that the Government wants young Jamaicans to increase...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Charles Jr calls for Denbigh to showcase smart approach to agriculture
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr, says this year's Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show must signal to...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


‘Yuh going get ketch!’ Charles Jr warns praedial larcenists
Stern advice issued to both 'small and big (farm) tief' Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr, has issued a stern...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


JCF A Major Partner in Ensuring Food Security – Minister Charles Jr.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as a significant partner in...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


'No transfer of agricultural land to housing'
Charles Jr tries to calm fears of agri lands' sale MINISTER of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr has moved to allay concerns...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Labour shortage impacting agriculture, says minister
Governments have long touted agriculture as one of the key drivers of Jamaica's economic growth, but there is one problem — the sector...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Government pushing sweet potatoes as replacement for imported wheat
IF current discussions between potential investors and the Government are fruitful, Jamaica could see a major move away from imported...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Gov't casts net at deep-sea fishing
Jamaica exploring investment opportunities, says Charles Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Jr says the Government is making efforts to...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Ministry of Agriculture to create seed banks
...pushes to develop local fertiliser, feed assets With the cost of imported farm inputs contributing to concerns for Jamaica's food...
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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