ON THE FARM - From garbage collection to agriculture
Spaldings, Clarendon: Eight years ago Carl Bogle was removing garbage from the streets while employed to Southern Parks and Markets. However, that is no more, as he quit that job to take up farming, and according to him, he is enjoying every moment.
Poultry farmers feel the pinch of high electricity bills
Poultry farmers contracted to the Jamaica Broilers Group have begun to feel the pinch of high electricity bills. The farmers contend that they will be forced out of business if the high...
RADA seeks to introduce greenhouse technology
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority's (RADA) St. James branch is moving to introduce greenhouse technology in the parish, with the first facility to be constructed in the Mafoota area at a cost...
Officials test country's preparedness for bird flu
Senior Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands last Thursday tested the nation's ability to respond to animal disease outbreaks, particularly avian influenza (bird flu).
Bee industry aims to get more youths involved
Lucea, Hanover: President of the Hanover Bee Farmers' Association, Lorene Holness Muir, is urging youngsters in the parish to capitalise on benefits from what she described as the lucrative bee-keeping industry.
Commercial production starts for prune substitute
The Empowerment of Rural Women Project, operated by the Social Services and Home Economics Department of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, has started commercial production of a prune...
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