New boost for sugar forecast under Brazil/Jamaica partnership - ambassador
WESTERN BUREAU: HIS EXCELLENCY Cezar Amaral, the Brazilian Ambassador to Jamaica, is predicting that the Jamaican economy will derive significant benefits from the use of Brazilian expertise and technology...
Colombian competition causes reduced thyme sales
MALVERN, St. Elizabeth: PRODUCERS OF thyme in southern St. Elizabeth are seeking the assistance of Agriculture Minister Roger Clarke to regain access to the lucrative United States market in the face of stiff competition from Colombian producers.
Agriculture ministry seeks to boost local sheep production
WITH SHEEP meat imports reaching over $560 million annually, the Ministry of Agriculture, through its Agricultural Support Services Project (ASSP), is spending $18.7 million to boost sheep production locally in an effort to reduce imports.
Flavour extraction plant for 'St Bess'
BLACK RIVER, St. Elizabeth: A NEW flavour extraction factory is expected to come on stream in a matter of weeks in St. Elizabeth, according to Anthony Freckleton, director of Jamaica Exotic Flavours and Essences Limited.
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