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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, says there is vast potential for investment in the cultivation of yams.

Noting that the parish of Trelawny produced a record-breaking 137,575 tonnes of domestic crops in 2022, which positioned the parish in second place up from third place in 2021.

The agriculture minister, who was speaking at the launch of the Hague Agricultural and Livestock...

KINGSTON, February 13 (JIS):       

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is examining a detailed plan of action document submitted by UC Rusal to improve its nutritional programme for various cattle herds at their farms in Manchester.

This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. during a media briefing held at the Ministry in Kingston, recently.

“The Ministry is examining this document to ensure that what is proposed is indeed enough to provide for the recuperation of the herds,” he said.

The plan followed an...

MONTEGO BAY, Feb. 12 (JIS):

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is lauding the nation’s farmers for the resilience they have demonstrated, despite the challenges and impact of the...