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Senior Managing Director, Worthy Park Sugar Estate, Mr. Robert Clarke (left) showing Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda parcels of Jamaica Gold brand sugar produced by the company. The occasion was a tour of the factory in Ewarton, St. Catherine on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of the Republic of China, Mr. Ning Jizhe presenting a gift to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda during a meeting held at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Thursday, February 16, 2016.

Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of the Republic of China, Mr. Ning Jizhe presenting a gift to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda during a meeting held at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Thursday, February 16, 2016.

The Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is reporting that imports of pork belly and tail are on the decline, falling by 400,000 kilograms last year. “So we are moving in the right direction, but we are not at a stage where we can avoid having to import pigtails and porkContinue reading “Imports of Pork Belly and Tail on the Decline – Samuda”

Hon J.C. Hutchinson (right), Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, views parsley from Franklin Douglas’(left) farm , along with Genille Attalla, chairman of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority National and Trelawny Parish boards; and Mayor of Falmouth Councillor Collin Gager, during a tour of his farm in Braco, Trelawny,Continue reading “Minister Hutchinson touring farms in Braco”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (2nd right) addressing a press briefing to update the country on the Agricultural Credit Board and the Import Permit for Agricultural Produce held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Also seated at the head table from MICAF (L-R) areContinue reading “Press Conference”

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”