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Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by His Excellency Mr. Armando Varricchio

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left) greeting Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Italy, His Excellency Mr. Armando Varricchio during a courtesy call at the Minister’s New Kingston office on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Looking on is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Mr. Stephen Wedderburn.

Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik

High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik showing Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda some of the fascinating things in India from a copy of the India Timeless Splendor book presented to the Minister as a gift during a courtesy call at his New Kingston office on Tuesday,Continue reading “Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik”

Conch Exporters to Pay Levy in Instalments

Conch exporters have been granted permission to pay the levy for the 2016 season in instalments. Through passage of the Conch (Export Levy) (Special Provisions) Act revival resolution in the House of Representatives recently, exporters will be allowed to complete payment within three months of the date of submission of the application for an exportContinue reading “Conch Exporters to Pay Levy in Instalments”

Support For Irish Potato Farmers

The Government is providing some $1.1 billion to assist farmers under its Irish Potato Expansion Programme, to meet a production target of 1,200 hectares. Support to boost the production of Irish potato will include a $48.3-million grant and more than $700 million of input, including extension services, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry ofContinue reading “Support For Irish Potato Farmers”

Agriculture Ministry to Set Up School Garden at Beersheba Primary

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be providing support for the establishment of a proper school garden at the Beersheba Primary School in New Market, St. Elizabeth. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, who made the disclosure, said the project will ensure that students are exposed to agriculture fromContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry to Set Up School Garden at Beersheba Primary”

Pig Farmers Commended for Improvements in Industry

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is commending the country’s pig farmers for the strides being made in the industry, which have seen the country gaining self-sufficiency in the production of pork, while reducing imports of meat. He noted that the output of pork has grown by 22 per cent, movingContinue reading “Pig Farmers Commended for Improvements in Industry”

Gov’t Aims to Boost Milk Production

The Government is aiming to significantly boost local milk production from the current level of 13 million litres annually to 20 million litres by 2020, says Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. In a speech delivered by Director General in the Ministry, Vivian Brown, at the Seprod Foundation Scholarship Awards CeremonyContinue reading “Gov’t Aims to Boost Milk Production”

Agriculture Records High Growth

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says agricultural production recorded tremendous growth over the last two quarters. “In the quarter up to June, we had an increase over last year of 13.5 per cent. I understand that the figure coming out for the end of September isContinue reading “Agriculture Records High Growth”

Work to Start Next Year on Annotto Bay Agro-Economic Zone

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says work is to get under way early 2017 on the construction of an agro-economic zone in Annotto Bay, St. Mary. He said the facility, among others to be established across the island, will provide a guaranteed market for agriculturalContinue reading “Work to Start Next Year on Annotto Bay Agro-Economic Zone”

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