'You will be expelled'
Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Roger Clarke, has warned that agro-processors who breach the guidelines for exporting ackee will be expelled from the system. "Anyone caught going against the rules and regulations should be expunged from the system...
Jamaica to host first Ornamental Fish Expo
The Jamaica Ornamental Fish Farmers Association (JOFFA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands have joined forces to introduce Jamaica's first ornamental fish and aquatic exposition, scheduled for October 28 and 29...
Farming body seals deal
Guys Hill, St. Catherine: Another group of farmers has secured a long-term marketing deal with Walkerswood Caribbean Foods (WCF), one of Jamaica's leading agro-processing companies. Under the agreement, the Guys Hill Farmers Association...
Clarke: Agriculture creating opportunities for poor persons
Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Roger Clarke, has cited agriculture as the catalyst for economic growth and creating income-earning opportunities for poor persons in rural areas. Data from the Statistical Institute ...
Supplies increase, says cocoa board
The Cocoa Industry Board (CIB) is reporting a significant increase in cocoa supplied by farmers in the months following the announcement of a 100 per cent increase in the price paid per box for raw cocoa.
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