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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
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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'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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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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No exemptions
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
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‘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
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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
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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
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