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Nathan Samuels (right), Parish Agricultural Manager, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth, discusses Scotch bonnet pepper seedlings with the Hon J. C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, during a tour of Intrepid Farm’s display at the RADA St. Bess Agri-Fest in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, onContinue reading “Parish Agricultural Manager Nathan Samuels discusses Scotch bonnet pepper seedlings”

(l-r) Students of Nain High School, Javanie Holness, Shane Parchment and Rodaine Mullings, explain hydroponics system on display to the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority St. Bess Agri-Fest held at the SDC Complex in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, onContinue reading “Hon. J.C. Hutchinson views hydroponics system at RADA’s Agri-Fest”

Theressa Ewers of the Knoxwood Production and Marketing Organisation, speaking with the Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, about corn sham on display at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority St. Bess Agri-Fest held at the SDC Complex in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on May 31.

Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, converses with Everton McIntosh, President of the St. Elizabeth Bee Farmers Association, regarding honey on display at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Bess Agri-Fest held at the SDC Complex in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on May 31.Continue reading “President of the St. Elizabeth Bee Farmers Association discusses honey with Hon J.C. Hutchinson”

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, says the Ministry will be encouraging farmers to grow more Portland Red and Miss Kelly peas in order to reduce the high imports of red peas. Speaking at the Noranda Bauxite Expo & Fun Fair held at the PortContinue reading “Agri Ministry to promote increased growth of local peas”

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority will be implementing a $1.6-m six-acre peanut project with farmers in St. Ann in collaboration with Noranda Bauxite with funding from the Jamaica Bauxite Institute. Speaking at the Noranda Bauxite Expo &Fun Fair held at the Port Rhoades Sports Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on May 30, Minister withoutContinue reading “RADA St. Ann to establish six-acre peanut project”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, is calling on all Jamaicans to play a greater role in protecting our plant species. He noted that a number of persons are not aware of the many medicinal benefits that can be derived from so many of our plants. Speaking at the annual CastletonContinue reading “Shaw urges Jamaicans to protect plant species”

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says discussions are to be held with Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke to discourage the importation of low-duty competitor goods. “This is something I want to penetrate much deeper in order to keep the field reasonable and competitive,” he said.Continue reading “Discussions to be held to discourage trade dumping-Shaw”

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Executive Chairman of ARC Manufacturing, Norman Horne, at a ceremony to officially commission a metal slitting plant, at the company’s Bell Road offices, in Kingston on May 29.

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), engages in serious discussion with Executive Chairman of ARC Manufacturing, Norman Horne, at a ceremony to officially commission a metal slitting plant, at the company’s Bell Road offices, in Kingston on May 29.