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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Farmers Mentoring Younger Generation

Farmers who have taken on a mentorship role in training many of their younger counterparts in the art of farming and best practices are...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

$6 Billion Earmarked for Phase-Two Modernisation of Bodles Research Station

Phase-two modernisation of the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine will be done by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries at a...

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Feb 22, 20231 min read

Agriculture Ministry Examines Plan of Action Submitted by UC Rusal

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is examining a detailed plan of action document submitted by UC Rusal to improve its...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Growth in Onion Production

The agricultural sector achieved 30 per cent self-sufficiency in onion production in 2022, moving from 20 per cent in 2021, a 50 per cent...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Farmers Lauded for Their Resilience

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is lauding the nation’s farmers for the resilience they have...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

9.9 Per Cent Increase in Domestic Crop Production for 2022

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a 9.9 per cent increase in domestic crop production of 846, 508 tonnes for 2022,...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Record Domestic Crop Production for Trelawny

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says the parish of Trelawny is not only the largest producer of yams in...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Hague Agricultural Show is back after two-year break

The 66th renewal of the Hague Agricultural Show, with a $10-million budget for its staging, was launched by Minister of Agriculture and...

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Feb 22, 20233 min read

'Gov't understands'

Charles Jr reassures farmers concerned about impact of new Road Traffic Act HAGUE, Trelawny — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Hague show is the place to be, says Charles Jr

HAGUE, Trelawny — MINISTER of Agriculture and Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr has lauded Trelawny farmers for producing a record-breaking...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Thrust to improve fish farming

Technical support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has been critical in the improvement of yields for Jamaican fish...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Revamped Agricultural Modernisation Programme coming

Move follows concerns raised by a Member of Parliament Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr, has indicated that there...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Charles responds to Opposition’s criticism of budget cut to farmers’ programme

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, has indicated that despite the lambasting from the Opposition on his...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

NFA conducting fish feed study - Charles Jr

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Best practices to bolster the operations of local fishers are expected to be defined through a study on fish feed...

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Feb 22, 20231 min read

More Young Women Show Interest in Farming

More young Jamaican females are showing an interest in farming and seeking agricultural lands, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries,...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

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...

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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...

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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...

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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 —...

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Feb 22, 20231 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...

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