Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, has welcomed the training in crop modelling for agricultural stakeholders, emphasising that there is need for urgent application of research knowledge in order to ensure the agricultural sector’s resilience to climate change. This, he said, is important in mitigating the adverse effects of climate changeContinue reading “Shaw welcomes crop modelling to mitigate climate change impact”
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Shaw encourages greater use of flour made from local produce
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed the idea of increased use of local produce such as cassava and sweet potato in the milling of flour. The Minister noted this proposed expansion in the offering of flour, currently being contemplated by industry players, while addressing the Opening Ceremony ofContinue reading “Shaw encourages greater use of flour made from local produce”
Hon. Audley Shaw speaking at the Jamaica Flour Mills’ annual baking seminar
Hon Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, speaking at the Jamaica Flour Mills’ annual baking seminar held at the University of Technology in Kingston on July 23. In keeping with Government’s thrust for consumers to reduce their sugar intake, this year’s seminar is focusing on teaching bakers how to reduce the amountContinue reading “Hon. Audley Shaw speaking at the Jamaica Flour Mills’ annual baking seminar”
Professor Gerrit Hoogenboom presents Minister Shaw with a copy of the ‘Understanding Options for Agricultural Production’ book
Pre-Eminent Scholar, University of Florida (USA), Prof. Gerrit Hoogenboom (left), presents Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, with a copy of the ‘Understanding Options for Agricultural Production’ book, at the opening ceremony of the Advanced Crop Modelling Training Workshop, at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Monday, July 23.Continue reading “Professor Gerrit Hoogenboom presents Minister Shaw with a copy of the ‘Understanding Options for Agricultural Production’ book”
Hon. Audley Shaw autographs a copy of the ‘Understanding Options for Agricultural Production’ book for Crop Production Supervisor Michael Williams
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, autographs a copy of the ‘Understanding Options for Agricultural Production’ book, for Crop Production Supervisor, Red Stripe, Michael Williams, at the opening ceremony of the Advanced Crop Modelling Training Workshop, at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Monday, July 23. At centre isContinue reading “Hon. Audley Shaw autographs a copy of the ‘Understanding Options for Agricultural Production’ book for Crop Production Supervisor Michael Williams”
Minister Audley Shaw in dialogue with Deputy Principal Professor IshenKumba Kahwa
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in dialogue with Deputy Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor IshenKumba Kahwa, at the opening ceremony of the Advanced Crop Modelling Training Workshop, at the UWI, Mona, on Monday, July 23. As part of efforts to build climate resilience within the agriculturalContinue reading “Minister Audley Shaw in dialogue with Deputy Principal Professor IshenKumba Kahwa”
Permanent Secretary Jennifer Griffith presents Minister Shaw with a copy of the Christmas in July catalogue
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (right), presents Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, with a copy of the Christmas in July catalogue, at the Christmas in July Corporate Gifting event, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday, July 19. The Tourism Linkages Network of the Ministry ofContinue reading “Permanent Secretary Jennifer Griffith presents Minister Shaw with a copy of the Christmas in July catalogue”
Hon. Audley Shaw speaking at the opening ceremony of the 4th staging of the Christmas in July Corporate Gifting event
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the opening ceremony of the 4th staging of the Christmas in July Corporate Gifting event, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday, July 19. The Tourism Linkages Network of the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Jamaica ManufacturersContinue reading “Hon. Audley Shaw speaking at the opening ceremony of the 4th staging of the Christmas in July Corporate Gifting event”
Discussions under way for special fund for micro and small enterprises – Shaw
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, says discussions are under way to develop a special fund to support the development of micro and small businesses. The Minister was addressing the Christmas in July trade show held Thursday, July 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, organized by the TourismContinue reading “Discussions under way for special fund for micro and small enterprises – Shaw”
Agriculture Ministry partners with Newport-Fersan to provide fertiliser to coffee farmers
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, through the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), has partnered with Newport-Fersan to supply 321 metric tonnes of Coffee-Lizer fertiliser to coffee farmers as part of its Productivity Incentive Programme. Distribution of this newly formulated fertilizer is part of an $80-m grant provided by the Ministry toContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry partners with Newport-Fersan to provide fertiliser to coffee farmers”
