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Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton (right), and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) representative in Jamaica, Dr. Jerome Thomas, look through a copy of the ‘Best Land Husbandry Practices and Climate Smart Agriculture Manual.

RADA Officers to be Trained in Greenhouse Production

KINGSTON, January 20, 2015- As the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) positions itself to expand the island’s agricultural productive capacity, 26 of its extension officers will be sent for training in greenhouse production techniques beginning in February.
Lessons from Jamaica’s Billion-Dollar Drought

Lessons from Jamaica’s Billion-Dollar Drought

MORANT BAY, Jamaica, Nov 24 2014 (IPS) - As Jamaica struggles under the burden of an ongoing drought, experts say ensuring food security for the most vulnerable groups in society is becoming one of the leading challenges posed by climate change.
Minister Derrick Kellier

Kellier appointed Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security

KINGSTON, Jamaica, October 7, 2014 - Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has announced the appointment of the Hon. Derrick Kellier as Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security with immediate effect.The appointment gives Minister Kellier permanent portfolio responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries in addition to his responsibility for Labour and Social Security.
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