Agriculture

Farmers Commended for Contribution to Growth of Economy

MONTEGO BAY, April 9, 2015 - Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has commended…

April 10, 2015
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State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), signs agreement on April 2, in Rose Hill, Manchester, for the establishment of a hi-tech greenhouse project in the parishes of Manchester, St. Elizabeth, and St. Ann, funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) - $153 million, and the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), $54 million. Also signing (from second left) are: Managing Director for JSIF, Omar Sweeney; Executive Director at JBI, Parris Lyew-Ayee, and Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Hon. Michael Peart.

Farmers to Benefit from Major Greenhouse Project

More than 200 farmers in the parishes of Manchester, St. Elizabeth and St. Ann, are to benefit from…

April 8, 2015
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Agriculture Minister, Hon, Derrick Kellier

Land Set Aside in Agro-Parks for Young People

The Ministry of Agriculture is moving to increase youth involvement in the sector by providing young people with…

April 4, 2015
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Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), listens keenly to a point being made by General Manager, Jamaica Cane Product Sales Limited, Karl James (left), at Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) Breakfast Forum, held at the organization’s Winchester Road head office in Kingston, on March 31, under the theme: ‘Building Export Markets in the Agro-Industry’. Mr. Kellier was the guest speaker. Also listening are: JEA Vice President, Stephen Dawkins (2nd left), and President, Marjory Kennedy.

Agro-Parks to enhance country’s competitiveness – Kellier

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon Derrick Kellier, says the Government’s agro-park programme is being maximized to enhance Jamaica’s…

March 31, 2015
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Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd right); and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Argentina, in Jamaica, Juan Nuñez (right), are shown product samples by Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Marjory Kennedy (3rd left), at the JEA’s Breakfast Forum, held today (March 31), in Kingston, under the theme: ‘Building Export Markets in the Agro-Industry’. Mr. Kellier was the guest speaker. Also observing is JEA Vice President, Stephen Dawkins.

Divestment of Commercial Assets in Cocoa Industry Far Advanced

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government’s proposed divestment of its commercial assets…

March 31, 2015
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Minister of Agriculture Hon. Derrick Kellier (second right) along with (from second left) Permanent Secretary in Agriculture Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture,Hon. Luther Buchanan and Minister of Tourism and Entertainment and Member of Parliamewnt for Western Westmoreland Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil examine the water source for the Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project on March 26. The project is aimed at supplying over 205 families with reliable water source at a cost of approximately $26.8 million.

Kellier launches Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, on March 26, officially launched the Bath Mountain…

March 31, 2015
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Resist the urge to import pork, cautions Kellier

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has cautioned consumers and stakeholders in the food…

March 30, 2015
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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Securities, Hon. Derrick Kellier, (Right) presents a cheque valued at $27 million representing government's grant funding of the Sweet River Abattoir Agro-Park to Managing Director of the facility, Valdence Gifford during the launching of the facility which is near completion. This represented the 9th agro park to be established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries across Jamaica. The facility was established through Public/Private partnership at a cost of $292 million.

Ninth Agro Park Launced At Sweet River Abattoir

The Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security on Thursday, March 26, launched its 9th agro-park at the Sweet…

March 29, 2015
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Country Representative for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Theresa Tuner-Jones, addressing the launch of COK Solidarity Co-operative Credit Union Micro Finance Unit, in St. Andrew, on March 25.

Farmers Progressing Well At New Forrest/Duff House Agro Park

Farmers at the New Forrest/Duff House Agro Park, on the boarder of Manchester and St. Elizabeth, are progressing…

March 29, 2015
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Monsanto pays $US 600K for under-reporting use of toxins

Monsanto has agreed to pay US$600,000 in fines to federal regulators for not reporting the release of severe…

March 29, 2015
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Minister of Agriculture Derrick Kellier (right), at the launch of the International Year of Soils 2015,. Listening are State Minister in the Ministry, Luther Buchanan (2nd right); Chairman of the Soil Health Steering Committee and owner of Richmond Farms Limited, Mark Brooks (2nd left); and Communications Consultant at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Shanoy Coombs.

Agriculture Ministry Embarks On Yearlong Soil Health Programme

KINGSTON, March 28, 2015 - The Ministry of Agriculture is embarking on a yearlong project aimed at improving…

March 28, 2015
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Farmers to Benefit from Major Greenhouse Project

Land Set Aside in Agro-Parks for Young People

Agro-Parks to enhance country’s competitiveness – Kellier

Divestment of Commercial Assets in Cocoa Industry Far Advanced

Kellier launches Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project

Resist the urge to import pork, cautions Kellier

Ninth Agro Park Launced At Sweet River Abattoir

Farmers Progressing Well At New Forrest/Duff House Agro Park

Monsanto pays $US 600K for under-reporting use of toxins

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