Article Archive

23 March 2022

Statement on the Shipment of Fertilizers and Resumption of Agricultural Shows

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 23 Mar 2022   

Good Day.

I am very happy to join the Permanent Secretary this morning to update you on two very important matters relating to the agricultural sector, namely  the timely donation of fertilizers from the Kingdom of Morocco and the resumption of the agricultural shows.

 

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AgroBuzz - Developing an aquaponics model for Jamaica's urban gardens

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 23 Mar 2022   

This week's Agrobuzz showcases a very exciting project undertaken by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs. This project is focused on the development of an aquaponics model for urban gardens, which is being supported by the United Nations Development Programme. The project aims to strengthen human resilience in Northern Clarendon and West Kingston while supporting the establishment and/or strengthening of urban gardens in Kingston and St. Andrew. To learn more about this exciting project, listen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so1DmOj8xS8

JAMAICA GETS 24,000 BAGS OF FERTILISER FROM MOROCCO

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 23 Mar 2022   

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MONTEGO BAY, March 23 (JIS):

              Morocco’s donation of 24,000 bags of fertiliser to Jamaica is an indication of the strong bilateral relationship between both countries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

            Addressing a virtual media briefing on March 23 where the donation was announced, Minister Charles said that the gift, worth $122 million, could not have come at a better time, noting that farmers continue to face challenges relating to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the global...

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