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27 September 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, recently.

‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign Strategies to Sustain Agricultural Sector

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 27 Sep 2022   

September 22, 2022 (JIS)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be implementing strategies under the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign, to expand the sector’s growth and sustainability.

These engagements include the ‘Planting with a Purpose’ initiative, which will see bauxite lands not intended for mining, being used for orchard crops; and the ‘Farm In Schools’ programme that aims to teach students about the dynamics of agriculture and fisheries and promote nutritious eating habits from an early age.

Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.(right), and Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (left), who is Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South West, hand over fertiliser and other farming supplies to farmers, Zenora Davis (second from left) and Peter Campbell, during a presentation of agricultural supplies to fire-affected farmers at the New Testament Church of God in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth, on September 22.

Fire-Affected Farmers in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth Get Help

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 27 Sep 2022   

September 23, 2022 (JIS)

Fire-affected farmers in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth, have received much-needed farm inputs and supplies to assist their recovery.

The items, provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in collaboration with private stakeholders, include seeds, fertilisers, herbicides, guinea grass, insecticide, farming tools, black water tanks, irrigation kits and clothing.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., handed over the supplies during a ceremony held at the New Testament Church of God in the community on Thursday, September 22...

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