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Posted on 22/04/2016
Hutchinson Seeks Increased Agricultural Cooperation between Cuba and Jamaica
Processing machines, irrigation systems for small farmers, windmills and greenhouses are among a wide range of equipment identified as possible areas of cooperation and technical assistance between Cuba and Jamaica by the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the...

Posted on 22/04/2016
Industry Minister Discusses SME Competitiveness with ITC Executive Director
Hon. Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, yesterday (April 21) met with Ms. Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), in the margins of the 42nd Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and...

Posted on 07/04/2016
PRAEDIAL LARCENY ESSAY COMPETITION LAUNCHED
The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries is ramping up its public education campaign, as it continues to ensure that Jamaican farmers reap what they grow. As part of the campaign, the...

Posted on 31/03/2016
AGRO-PARKS PROJECT TO BE EXPANDED – MINISTER SAMUDA
The agro-parks project is being expanded, with some 3,000 acres of irrigated lands at Ebony Park and Spring Plain in Clarendon to be available for production shortly. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure,...

Posted on 30/03/2016
RADA TO GET MORE RESOURCES
More resources are to be made available to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to assist local farmers. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says RADA will now be the sole...

Posted on 30/03/2016
WATER AND ACCESS TO MARKET PRIORITIES – HUTCHINSON
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the provision of a constant supply of water to farmers and access to market for their produce will be given priority by the new...

Posted on 22/03/2016
Ministers Discuss Issues Facing Cane Farmers
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, along with Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, and Permanent Secretary Donovan Stanberry today (March 22, 2016) met with members of the All-Island Cane Farmers Association at the Ministry’s...

Posted on 22/03/2016
Focus on Exports – Minister Urges Young Farmers
“Agriculture offers one of the greatest opportunities to earn foreign exchange and to make our contribution to the creation of wealth.” This was stated by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda while addressing a graduation ceremony...

Posted on 18/03/2016
Industry Minister Calls for Removal of Trade Barriers between Jamaica and Cuba
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is calling for the removal of the obstacles facing trade between Jamaica and Cuba, and the strengthening of the bilateral partnership between the two countries. Speaking during a courtesy call...