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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...

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Feb 21, 20231 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...

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Feb 21, 20232 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...

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Feb 21, 20231 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...

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Feb 21, 20232 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...

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Feb 21, 20231 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...

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Feb 20, 20232 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...

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Feb 20, 20235 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...

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Feb 20, 20232 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...

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Feb 20, 20231 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...

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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...

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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...

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Feb 20, 20232 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...

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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...

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Feb 20, 20231 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...

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Feb 20, 20232 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...

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Feb 20, 20233 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...

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Feb 20, 20232 min read

Charles Jr announces 'grow smart, eat smart’ strategy to boost Jamaica's food security

'Grow Smart, Eat Smart' is the mantra of the new campaign by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to get Jamaicans to eat more local...

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Feb 20, 20232 min read

Agriculture Minister calls on schools to push 'Grow Smart, Eat Smart' campaign

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, has called on schools to engage their student population...

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Feb 20, 20232 min read

‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ For Strength In Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Ministry’s ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign aims to drive...

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