Ministry moves quickly to reduce spread of deadly butterfly
The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is moving swiftly to curtail the spread of a new species of butterfly that could destroy the island's citrus industry, which is still recovering from the deadly tristeza virus.
Protecting the bee population
Against the background of the malaria outbreak, the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is advising all beekeepers to take special precautions in the management of their beehives during this period of mosquito control..
Practise environmentally friendly farming - Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Roger Clarke, is urging farmers to practise sustainable environmental habits on lands that are prone to flooding. Minister Clarke, who was addressing a Food and Agriculture Organization-(FAO) sponsored workshop...
Efforts to fight pests strengthen with support service project
The capacity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands to assist farmers in managing pests in the field has been further strengthened as 55 field officers attached to the ministry's Agricultural Support Service's Project...
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