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Noting that of the 3.27 million kg of goat and sheep meat consumed in 2016 only 30% was supplied locally, the Hon J. C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is calling for more large-scale investment in the small ruminant sub-sector, which has a significant opportunity for growthContinue reading “Minister Hutchinson calls for large-scale investment in small ruminant production”

Goat farmers Carletous McGowan (left) and Christopher Burton from Constitution Hill view the Doe Estrus Kidding and Expectancy Chart developed by Bodles Research Station at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Small Ruminants Association held at Bodles in St. Catherine on May 10. The chart will assist farmers in accurately tracking pregnancy of goatsContinue reading “21st Annual General Meeting of the Small Ruminants Association”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Audley Shaw (right), meets with Chairman, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Joe Pires (2nd left) and General Manager, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Graham Dunkley (2nd right), during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Discussions during the meeting included the expansion of factoryContinue reading “Minister Shaw meets with Chairman Joe Pires and General Manager Graham Dunkley”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets General Manager, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Graham Dunkley (right), during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Discussions during the meeting included the expansion of factory space, the Irish Potato Programme, the export potential of products, and greaterContinue reading “Minister Shaw greets General Manger Graham Dunkley and Chairman Joe Pires”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Chairman, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Joe Pires, during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Discussions during the meeting included the expansion of factory space, the Irish Potato Programme, the export potential of products, and greater involvement ofContinue reading “Minister Shaw greets Chairman of AG-Chem Joe Pires”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, is urging coconut growers to “start the planting programme now” in order to rebuild Jamaica’s coconut industry and return it to, or even surpass peak production levels formerly attained. “Our focus now,” Minister Shaw told the growers at their AGM held Saturday May 5Continue reading “Agriculture minister calls for expansion of coconut industry”

The Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC) is inviting manufacturers, producers and other stakeholders to its training seminars to be held in May. The seminars are a continuation of the series which started in April and will be held May 17 and 30, 2018 at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites, Knutsford Boulevard. The aim of theContinue reading “Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission hosts Training Seminars”

Courtleigh Hotel and Suites, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Course Fee: $4,000 per person; Early Bird Discount (on or before May 11 & 22, 2018): $3,500 Group Discount of $10,000 for 3 persons. (Course Fee includes materials & coffee break) To REGISTER: Email: antidump@jadsc.gov.jm Telephone: 876-978-1800 Visit us on Facebook: wwwfacebook.com/jadsc.gov.jmContinue reading “Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission: 2018 Trade Remedies Seminar Series”

Hon J.C. Hutchinson (right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, speaking with Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, at a meeting held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens’ offices in Kingston on May 2. Others, from left, are Jose Estevez Torres, director, Caribbean Cable CompanyContinue reading “Minister Hutchinson speaking with Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández”

Hon J.C. Hutchinson (right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in discussion with a Cuban delegation, headed by Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández (left), Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba; at a meeting held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens’ offices in Kingston on May 2. The meeting discussed theContinue reading “Minister Hutchinson in discussion with Cuban delegation”