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Noting that of the 3.27 million kg of goat and sheep meat consumed in 2016 only 30% was supplied locally, the Hon J. C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is calling for more large-scale investment in the small ruminant sub-sector, which has a significant opportunity for growth for primary and value-added products.
“By and large, small ruminant farmers have been primarily small farmers rearing between 100 and 500 animals and many even below that,” said Minister Hutchinson. This, he said, limits the scope of...

Goat farmers Carletous McGowan (left) and Christopher Burton from Constitution Hill view the Doe Estrus Kidding and Expectancy Chart developed by Bodles Research Station at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Small Ruminants Association held at Bodles in St. Catherine on May 10. The chart will assist farmers in accurately tracking pregnancy of goats from conception to delivery.

Kenneth King (left), President of the Small Ruminants Association of Jamaica, welcomes the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, to the 21st Annual General Meeting of the association, held at Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour on May 10.

Hon J.C. Hutchinson (2nd right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in discussion with young goat farmers at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Small Ruminants Association held at Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on May 10.

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica is set to reap success from the third staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF).

He said that this is as a result of the significant strides being made to ensure that the country is more business friendly for investors.

“We have laid the groundwork for an improved business friendly environment, characterized largely by ease and speed. This we have achieved through the focused work of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), its partners, supporting agencies and ministries. Our...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), along with sponsors (from left) Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry; Senior Vice-President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Craig Mair; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Vice President, Public Affairs, New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter; and Deputy Chairman, JAMPRO and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga; and Chairman, Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton 'Tanny' Shirley, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF)...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, in discussion with sponsors (from left) Senior Vice- President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Craig Mair; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; and Deputy Chairman, JAMPRO and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018, held at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, New Kingston, on Thursday, May 10. JIF is Jamaica’s premier investment promotion event which showcases brand Jamaica and provides an avenue for top tier global investors to...