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Mr Chairman I commend the invaluable contribution of the G20 Chair, and the Government of Argentina to sustainable agricultural development and food security goals. I also thank the Government of Argentina for the gracious hospitality that has been extended to us. On the behalf of the CARICOM region, Jamaica wishes to congratulate you on theContinue reading “Statement on the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting by the Honourable Audley Shaw – Buenos Aires, Argentina 27th-28th July, 2018”

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, is encouraging farmers to get their crops certified in order to be qualified to export their produce. Stating that the agricultural sector grew by 14% in the quarter ending June 2018, Minister Hutchinson emphasized that as the sector increasedContinue reading “Hutchinson encourages farmers to certify crops”

Horane Lawrence (right), Research and Development Assistant, St. Jago Farm & Hardware Supplies Ltd; speaking with the Hon J. C. Hutchinson (2nd right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; from left, Board Member Anthony Clarke, and National Coordinator of the Fruit Tree Crop/Specific Crop Development Officer, Locksley Waites, bothContinue reading “2018 Irish Potato Farmers’ Conference”

Kirk Broadie (right), Technical Sales Consultant, Newport-Fersan; discusses use of Potato Liser fertiliser with the Hon J. C. Hutchinson (left), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; at the 2018 Irish Potato Farmers’ Conference in Guy’s Hill, St. Catherine, on July 26. At centre is Winston Simpson, Principal Director atContinue reading “Technical Sales Consultant Kirk Broadie discusses use of Potato Liser fertiliser with Minister J.C Hutchinson”

Olive Downer Walsh (right) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, H&L Agro; discussing product with the Hon J. C. Hutchinson (2nd left), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; National Coordinator of the Fruit Tree Crop/Specific Crop Development Officer, Locksley Waites (left), and Winston Simpson, Principal Director, both of the Rural AgriculturalContinue reading “Deputy CEO Olive Downer Walsh discussing product with the Minister J.C. Hutchinson”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, will, this week, attend the G20 Meetings for Agriculture Ministers in Buenos Aires Argentina from July 27-28, 2018. The meeting will focus on initiatives aimed at promoting healthy soils in recognition of the role of agriculture in human development as well as the linkContinue reading “Minister Shaw to Attend G20 Meeting of Agriculture Ministers in Argentina July 27-28, 2018”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, autographs a copy of the ‘Understanding Options for Agricultural Production’ book, for Crop Production Supervisor, Red Stripe, Michael Williams, at the opening ceremony of the Advanced Crop Modelling Training Workshop, at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Monday, July 23. At centre isContinue reading “Hon. Audley Shaw autographs a copy of the ‘Understanding Options for Agricultural Production’ book for Crop Production Supervisor Michael Williams”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in dialogue with Deputy Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor IshenKumba Kahwa, at the opening ceremony of the Advanced Crop Modelling Training Workshop, at the UWI, Mona, on Monday, July 23. As part of efforts to build climate resilience within the agriculturalContinue reading “Minister Audley Shaw in dialogue with Deputy Principal Professor IshenKumba Kahwa”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, has welcomed the training in crop modelling for agricultural stakeholders, emphasising that there is need for urgent application of research knowledge in order to ensure the agricultural sector’s resilience to climate change. This, he said, is important in mitigating the adverse effects of climate changeContinue reading “Shaw welcomes crop modelling to mitigate climate change impact”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed the idea of increased use of local produce such as cassava and sweet potato in the milling of flour. The Minister noted this proposed expansion in the offering of flour, currently being contemplated by industry players, while addressing the Opening Ceremony ofContinue reading “Shaw encourages greater use of flour made from local produce”