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Charles Jr says farm thieves being prosecuted, regardless of who they are Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has a...
Feb 21, 20234 min read


‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign Strategies to Sustain Agricultural Sector
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be implementing strategies under the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign, to expand the...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Fire-Affected Farmers in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth Get Help
Fire-affected farmers in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth, have received much-needed farm inputs and supplies to assist their recovery. The items,...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Cattle Farmers Urged to Get Animals Tagged
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging cattle farmers to ensure their animals are tagged under the...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Ministry of agriculture to expand gardens programme in schools
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, said that his ministry is looking to expand the school garden programme in an...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Eat Smart Campaign Will Ensure Healthier Nation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign aims to boost agricultural production, while increasing the...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Free Tagging of Cattle in Sections of Clarendon
Cattle farmers in sections of Clarendon are to receive free tagging of animals, as part of a direct intervention by the Ministry of...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


$200-million damage to agricultural sector from Ian
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr., is reporting that damage to the agricultural sector by flooding caused by...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Jamaica gets boundary markers to protect fish sanctuaries
Jamaica’s fish sanctuaries are to be afforded greater protection, after the handover of several boundary markers, funded by the World...
Feb 21, 20232 min read


The Gov’t is Working to Prevent Illegal and Unregulated Fishing Practices – Agriculture Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, says the Government is taking more steps to prevent illegal and unregulated...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Charles Jr urges pig farmers to protect industry from diseases
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, is urging pig farmers to collaborate with stakeholders to...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Government to audit and rezone lands for agriculture, development — Charles Jr
IN the wake of controversy surrounding the use of agricultural lands, previously under sugar cane production, for housing development...
Feb 20, 20235 min read


Charles Jr hopes for stronger Jamaica-Japan partnership
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, says he is hoping for an even stronger relationship between...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Jamaica Thanks Japan for Support to Coffee Industry
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has hailed Japan for almost 70 years of support to Jamaica’s coffee...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Jamaica looking to deepen coffee trade with Japan
Jamaica is seeking to deepen its coffee trade opportunities with Japan, as Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and ministry...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Grow Smart, Eat Smart
World Food Day was celebrated on October 20, which focused on the millions of people worldwide who cannot afford a healthy diet or have...
Feb 20, 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 20, 20232 min read


Agriculture Ministry starts 'Grow Smart, Eat Smart' strategy for food security
Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Jr says the ministry has developed a strategic plan to ensure food security amid challenges posed by...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Charles Hails Successes of Eat Smart Grow Smart Initiative
Agriculture minister, Pearnel Charles Jr, says the country has reaped significant success under the Eat Smart Grow Smart initiative. The...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


World Food Day to focus on persons unable to afford a healthy diet
As today (October 20) is recognised as World Food Day, the focus will be on the millions of people worldwide who cannot afford a healthy...
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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