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Feb 22, 20232 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...

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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...

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Feb 22, 20231 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....

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Feb 22, 20232 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...

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Feb 22, 20231 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...

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Feb 22, 20233 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...

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Feb 22, 20231 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...

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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...

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Feb 22, 20233 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...

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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...

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Feb 22, 20232 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...

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Feb 22, 20231 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...

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Feb 22, 20232 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...

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Feb 21, 20231 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...

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Feb 21, 20232 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...

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Feb 21, 20233 min read

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...

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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...

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Feb 21, 20232 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...

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Feb 21, 20232 min read

Pearnel Charles Jr makes time for children

Although his job requires long hours at the office and on the road catering to the needs of his constituents and handling the affairs of...

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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...

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