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August 9 (JIS):

The Government is intensifying measures to combat praedial larceny, with a special police task force to be put in place, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Mr. Holness made the disclosure while addressing the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Monday (August 7), where he decried the scourge of farm theft.

“We must conquer praedial larceny,” he said.

“At its core, it is reprehensible that someone should reap where they did not sow –
that someone should benefit...

August 8 (JIS):

The Agro Investment Corporation (AIC) will be providing substantial grants to small farmers through the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project.

Making the disclosure at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held on Monday (August 7) at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said farmers should contact the AIC for details on the matching grants.

“This groundbreaking initiative is designed to empower and uplift small farmers by providing them with up to 80 per cent of...

August 7 (JIS):

Jamaica is perfectly positioned for growth in agriculture, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

In his address, read by Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Sunday (August 6), the Governor-General noted that investment in the sector must be ongoing.

“We must provide our farmers with the necessary tools, knowledge and support to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. This means improving access to financing,...