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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda is expressing optimism for the 2016/2017 sugar crop season.
He said it is expected that there will be a resumption of operations at the Appleton Sugar Factory in St. Elizabeth, come the first week in January.
Minister Samuda was speaking at the 79th Annual Conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists, held at RIU Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on November 3.
He also alluded to the recent decision of the European Union (EU) to extend the Sugar Transformation Programme to September 2017...

Preparation is to begin immediately for the planting of Irish potato on 100 acres of land in the Plantain Garden River Agro-park in St. Thomas.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said all the inputs will be provided for the more than 20 active farmers in the park, with the delivery of seeds to be done within two weeks.
“We are also going to arrange for the potatoes to be marketed after harvesting,” the Minister assured.
Mr. Hutchinson met with the farmers on November 3, during a tour of the...

The Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST) has been commended for the contributions they have made towards the sustainable development of the sugar cane industry over the last 79 years.
The commendation came from Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda while speaking at the 79th Annual Conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists, held at RIU Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on November 3.
He said the organisation has played a crucial and fundamental role in endorsing the use of technology in the industry.
“Your...

Cabinet has decided to remove the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a long list of agricultural inputs.
This announcement was made by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on November 8.
Some of the agricultural inputs include semi-trailers, chain wire fencing; cooling and storage tanks, multipurpose fish-feeding machines, artificial insemination equipment, laboratory equipment, and medicaments and supplements.
Mr. Samuda said the amendments seek to ensure that farmers have access to...