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Posted on 24/02/2017
Hon. Karl Samuda meets with Mr. Ning Jizhe
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...

Posted on 23/02/2017
Imports of Pork Belly and Tail on the Decline – Samuda
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...

Posted on 23/02/2017
Minister Hutchinson touring farms in Braco
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...

Posted on 22/02/2017
Press Conference
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...

Posted on 21/02/2017
Agriculture minister calls for adaptation of technology in livestock sector
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...

Posted on 21/02/2017
Opening of the Small Ruminant Reproductive Centre in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth
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...

Posted on 21/02/2017
Hon. J.C. Hutchinson discussing use of Serenade
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...

Posted on 20/02/2017
Government Signs Development Cooperation Framework Agreement with China
The Government of Jamaica has signed a Framework Agreement with The People’s Republic of China for development cooperation on production capacity and investment. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda and...

Posted on 20/02/2017
Tour of Serge Islands Dairy Farms
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (centre) in discussion with Director, Veterinary Services Division at MICAF, Dr. Osbil Watson (left) and General Manager of Serge Island Farms, Dr. Gavin Bellamy during a tour of Serge...