Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the agro park concept will be expanded across the length and breadth of Jamaica. Currently, there are nine parks in operation. “When I speak of an agro park, I’m speaking of a defined area where all of the facilities can be brought to bear,Continue reading “Agro Parks to be Expanded”
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Work Advanced on Legislation for Cess on Imported Coffee
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is reporting that work is advanced for the application of a cess on all imported coffee. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dermon Spence, said that most of the legislative work to facilitate the move has been completed. He was delivering a speech on behalf of PortfolioContinue reading “Work Advanced on Legislation for Cess on Imported Coffee”
Samuda Calls for Lowering of Interest Rates on MSME Loans
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is calling for banks to lower interest rates to single digit, in order to boost production and growth within the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. He cited agriculture as one sector which cannot grow with an interest rate that exceeds four per cent.Continue reading “Samuda Calls for Lowering of Interest Rates on MSME Loans”
Minister Emphasises Importance of Agro-Economic Zones
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the agro-economic zones being created by the Government will enable small farmers to access modern processing facilities. According to the Minister, nothing that the farmers produce should go to waste, and every effort will be made to assist withContinue reading “Minister Emphasises Importance of Agro-Economic Zones”
Hutchinson Emphasises Importance of Agriculture to Growth
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Government is committed to using the agricultural sector as a catalyst for increased economic growth. Addressing stakeholders at a training workshop on Farm Enterprise Management at the Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall, Montego Bay, on August 29, Mr. HutchinsonContinue reading “Hutchinson Emphasises Importance of Agriculture to Growth”
Gov’t Hints at Possible Renovation of Greenwich Farm Fishing Village
The Government is giving consideration to renovating the Greenwich Farm fishing village located along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, hinted at this possibility while addressing the opening ceremony for a wellness fair in the Greenwich Farm community on August 26. Mr. Samuda told the residents thatContinue reading “Gov’t Hints at Possible Renovation of Greenwich Farm Fishing Village”
70 Patent Examiners Trained
Applying for a patent in Jamaica should be quicker and easier now that the local pool of competent examiners has increased. Over 70 patent examiners were recently trained during two one-week workshops coordinated by the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) with financial support from the European Union. Certificates were presented to the successful participants duringContinue reading “70 Patent Examiners Trained”
Maintain Consistency in the Quality and Supply of Eggs – Samuda
Amidst a campaign to encourage increased consumption of eggs, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is urging players in the industry to ensure consistency in price and quality. Addressing a breakfast meeting at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Friday, August 12, 2016, Mr. Samuda said the sector mustContinue reading “Maintain Consistency in the Quality and Supply of Eggs – Samuda”
PMOs to Play Major Role in the Distribution of Farm Resources
PMOs to Play Major Role in the Distribution of Farm Resources The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is reorganising the distribution of resources, to ensure that genuine farmers are able to receive assistance whenever they need it. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson during a tourContinue reading “PMOs to Play Major Role in the Distribution of Farm Resources”
Government Pursuing Organic Agriculture
The Government is pursuing the development of organic agriculture as part of the economic growth agenda. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says they are “serious about it” and “will be extending ourselves fully in that area.” He was speaking at the official opening of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food ShowContinue reading “Government Pursuing Organic Agriculture”
