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Twenty Jamaicans, who have given outstanding service to the agricultural sector in various areas, have been recognised for their contribution.

During a ceremony on Saturday (January 14) at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston, the men and women were presented with the Agricultural Legacy Award by The Agriculturalist newspaper for their work as farmers, producers, exporters, scientists and researchers, educators, administrators, among others.

Under the patronage of Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and in partnership with the Ministry of...

KINGSTON, Jan. 16 (JIS):

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be strengthening the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) in 2023, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

“Praedial larceny has been the scourge which hinders imminent growth for our sector, and it is the reason we are going to be very serious and bullish in advancing our efforts for legislative amendments. We will also be bolstering NAITS to tackle this issue,” the Minister said, in a recently recorded message on the focus areas for the new year,...