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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Karl Samuda, has said that in order for Jamaica to be able to provide the quality and quantity of cattle and small ruminants that will satisfy both the local and international markets, Jamaica must adapt the appropriate technology for the development of the livestock sector. HeContinue reading “Agriculture minister calls for adaptation of technology in livestock sector”

Dwight McKie, livestock research officer at Hounslow Demonstration and Training Centre, demonstrates artificial insemination in a goat at the opening of the Small Ruminant Reproductive Centre in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, February 17 under the guidance of Dr. Gabrielle Young (2nd right), veterinarian at Nutramix. Viewing the proceedings at 3rd right is the HonContinue reading “Opening of the Small Ruminant Reproductive Centre in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth”

From left, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, discusses use of Serenade, one of three fungicides that were launched in the Jamaican market by Bayer CropScience (BCS) and Carib Agro Distributors Limited (CAD), with Nicholas Duke, Sales Manager at BCS; and Reginald Burgess, director, CAD; atContinue reading “Hon. J.C. Hutchinson discussing use of Serenade”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Karl Samuda, is encouraging everyone to get involved in the sugar industry, adding that many people depend on it as a source of livelihood as well as it offers many opportunities for educating the youngsters. Minister Samuda was speaking following a tour of the Worthy ParkContinue reading “Get involved in the sugar industry, says Minister Samuda”

The Government of Jamaica has signed a Framework Agreement with The People’s Republic of China for development cooperation on production capacity and investment. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda and Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of The People’s Republic of China,Continue reading “Government Signs Development Cooperation Framework Agreement with China”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (centre) in discussion with Director, Veterinary Services Division at MICAF, Dr. Osbil Watson (left) and General Manager of Serge Island Farms, Dr. Gavin Bellamy during a tour of Serge Island Dairy in Seaforth, St. Thomas on Friday, February 10, 2017. Prior to the tourContinue reading “Tour of Serge Islands Dairy Farms”

Government has committed some $30m for the implementation of five water-harvesting projects in St. Ann. This was announced by the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, as he addressed farmers during a meeting of the Progressive Farmers Benevolent Society on February 8 in Orange Park, St.Continue reading “Gov’t spending $30m on water-harvesting projects in St. Ann”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Karl Samuda, has reiterated his commitment to the revitalisation of the dairy industry, noting that currently Jamaica only supplies about 50% of the milk consumed annually. He was speaking at the launch of the National Animal Identification System (NAITS) Publicity Campaign at Serge Island Dairies LimitedContinue reading “Samuda commits to revitalisation of dairy industry”

Dr Lycra Fletcher-Paul (right), Sub Regional Director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), discusses the FAO’s priority projects within the region with the Hon. Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in Kingston on February 14. At leftContinue reading “Courtesy Call on the Hon. Karl Samuda”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda has announced that effective immediately no copper will be exported from the island. The move is intended to discourage the theft of copper cables. The Trade Scrap Metal Regulation 2013 provides for the prohibition in the export of any material made of copper except withContinue reading “Industry Minister Halts Export of Copper”