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February 19, 2018

Hon Karl Samuda (2nd right), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, greets dairy farmer Derrick Walker, following handover of fertilizers donated by the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) at a function held in Rhymesbury, Clarendon, on February 16. Valued at $30m, the fertilizers were specially blended by Newport-Fersan for the development of pasture. Others from left are Donald Elvey, chairman of JDDB, and Dennis Valdez, managing director, Newport-Fersan.

http://jis.gov.jm/dairy-farmers-urged-improve-competitiveness/

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