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AGRICULTURE MINISTRY FOCUSED ON GROWING EXPORTS

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 14 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Ministry will continue to work with critical stakeholders to enable them to capitalise on opportunities in the export market. He said a key role of the Government is to promote Brand Jamaica to the world and identify new trade and investment opportunities in order to spur economic growth. Minister Samuda was addressing the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) ‘Fantastic 50 Exporters’ Awards Banquet at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Saturday (July 2). He called for increased investment in the...


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GOV’T PUTS MEASURES IN PLACE TO KEEP MONYMUSK OPEN

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 14 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says strategies employed by the Government at the Monymusk Sugar Factory in Clarendon will ensure that the facility remains open when the current sugar crop ends. Speaking during a tour of the Long Pond Sugar Factory in Clark’s Town, Trelawny on Friday, July 8, Minister Samuda said operational issues affecting the cane fields have been addressed. “At another time I will visit Monymusk and explain the strategy we employed to make sure that Monymusk does not close and also to guarantee that you will have water through...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (2nd left), observes workers in the GraceKennedy agro-processing plant in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, during a recent tour. At left is the Maintenance Supervisor at the plant, Dwayne Johnson.

Gracekennedy Commended for Setting up Plant in Hounslow

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 08 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, has hailed the work being done by GraceKennedy at its agro-processing plant in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth. Following a tour of the facility recently, Mr. Hutchinson said the work being done at the factory fits well with the Ministry’s plan to place more focus on the agro-processing or value-added aspect of agriculture. He pointed out that the facility not only provides a ready market for farmers, but moves the products from the farm to the value chain. Mr. Hutchinson said facilities...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (2nd right) and the Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, His Excellency Roberto Garcia Marquez (second left), shake hands after they unveiled the plaque to officially open the University of the West Indies (UWI) Agricultural Research and Innovation facility in Elim, St. Elizabeth on June 30. Others (from left) are Director General of the Colombian Presidential Agency of International Cooperation (APC), Alejandro Gamboa and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa.

Minister Wants Jamaica to Become Major Supplier of Agricultural Products

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 08 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, is encouraging farmers to ramp up production, in order for the country to become a major supplier of agricultural products. Speaking at the opening of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Agricultural Research and Innovation facility in Elim, St. Elizabeth, on June 30, Mr. Hutchinson said the time has come for agriculture to be more than a “sample industry”, and players in the valued-added sector must start delivering high-quality products in large quantities. “We have to...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, making his contribution to the 2016/2017 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 5.

Five Agro-Economic Zones to be Established

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 08 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
The Government is looking to establish up to five agro-economic zones, which will provide farmers with a reliable market for their produce, and contribute to the reduction of praedial larceny. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said the zones will be equipped with cold storage facilities, abattoirs, and wholesale outlets. They will also offer grading, packaging, processing, and drying services. He said that the facilities would be publicly or privately owned and operated. Work is under way in Spring Plain,...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right) on tour of Rainforest Seafoods, on the major players in Jamaica's seafood industry.

Levy Reduced on Conch Exports

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 08 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
A levy of US$0.50 has been imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2016 conch season. This is a reduction from the US$0.75 imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2015 season. The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 5, approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order Resolution, 2016, to facilitate the Order. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, told the House that the industry stakeholders have made representation, citing the economic hardships its members are experiencing in exporting their conch and difficulties in...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Karl Samuda, presenting a shovel to one of the winners in the essay competition organised by the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) of the Ministry. The occasion was the inaugural awards ceremony for the competition, held on June 28, 2016 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

Ardenne High and Greater Portmore Primary Students Cop Praedial Larceny Essay Competition

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Nineteen-year-old Benjamin Frazer of the Ardenne High School in St. Andrew and nine-year-old Asher Harrison of Greater Portmore Primary in St. Catherine were the winners of the inaugural essay competition organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF). The students received attractive prizes at an awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on June 28, 2016. The prizes included tuition support and book vouchers from the Jamaica Dairy Development Board; gift baskets from Grace Kennedy; trophies from Newport Fersan; Certificates of Excellence from the Ministry of Industry...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses a ceremony for the handing over of a tractor to the Colbeck Water Users Association in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. The presentation was made on June 27, 2016 at the National Irrigation Commission's (NIC) office in the area.

Agriculture Ministry Gives Boost to Colbeck Farmers

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has presented a tractor to onion farmers in Colbeck, St. Catherine which will enable them to cultivate larger pieces of land and increase their crop yields. Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, handed over the New Holland TD 90 tractor during a ceremony in the community on July 27, making good on a commitment to provide assistance. The Minister noted that during a visit to the community two months ago to launch the Onion Development Programme, expressions for land preparation tools were made by the farmers, who make up...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (podium), listening and addressing the challenges and issues facing fishermen. Occasion was the International Fisherman's Day Conference held at the Girl Guides Headquarters, Waterloo Road, Kingston on June 29, 2016. Standing at Minister Samuda's left is Mr. Andre Kong, Director of the Fisheries Division in the Ministry.

Agriculture Ministry Addressing Waste Management at Pedro Cays

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is putting measures in place to ensure the environmental sustainability of the Pedro Cays. The plan involves more regular clean-up and waste collection and the installation of 20 toilets to provide proper sanitary facilities for the residents. “We have started the process and we have (recently) disposed of over 200 bags of garbage and this will be done on a regular basis so that we can keep the community clean,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda. The Minister was addressing representatives from 20 fishing communities across...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C Hutchinson (left) addresses farmers during a tour of the Plantain Garden River agro-park in St. Thomas on June 24. The Minister told them that the Government would help them recover from the losses as a result of the recent heavy rains.

Agro-park Farmers in St. Thomas to Get Help

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Farmers at the Plantain Garden River agro-park in St. Thomas who incurred losses during the recent heavy rains, are to receive assistance from the Government. They will be given herbicides and cabbage, red pepper and hot pepper seeds and seedlings. The tractor that is used for land preparation will also be repaired. The commitment was given by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, who toured the park on June 24. The tour provided the Minister with a first-hand view of the operations and the challenges facing the...


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