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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the agro-economic zones being created by the Government will enable small farmers to access modern processing facilities.
According to the Minister, nothing that the farmers produce should go to waste, and every effort will be made to assist with the efficient production and marketing of their produce.
“All produce should be graded for use either as Grade A fresh produce for the high-end market and export, or the lower grades to be used for the processing of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Government is committed to using the agricultural sector as a catalyst for increased economic growth.
Addressing stakeholders at a training workshop on Farm Enterprise Management at the Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall, Montego Bay, on August 29, Mr. Hutchinson said it is important that there continues to be a major focus on increasing production and productivity in all facets of the sector.
“We are happy that through the continuing efforts of our farmers, we...

The Government is giving consideration to renovating the Greenwich Farm fishing village located along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, hinted at this possibility while addressing the opening ceremony for a wellness fair in the Greenwich Farm community on August 26.
Mr. Samuda told the residents that “I am going to use all the power available to me, as Minister” to initiate the undertaking.
He said “proper cubicles” need to be installed to ensure that, at all times, there is a clean and healthy...