G-G declares April Farmers' Month
The proclamation was made yesterday at a commemorative ceremony held at King's House, St.Andrew. Senator Norman Grant, president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society described the Governor-General's proclamation as a clear endorsement of the work of the organisation...
Gov't invest more to fight screw worm
With almost $2 billion already spent to eradicate the screw worm from Jamaica, the Government has allocated a further $280 million for the 2007/08 fiscal year to tackle the deadly pest which attacks warm blooded animals, including humans.
JAS wants more low interest loans for farmers
President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, has called for more loans to be made available to farmers at single digit interest rates.Senator Grant, who was giving the main address at the annual general meeting and exposition of the Portland branch...
Marcus Vassell: having fun in his field
Spaldings, Clarendon: Farming may seem to be a difficult task for many people, but for Marcus Vassell it is just fun. "I grew up seeing my parents, grandparents, everybody doing farming and so I became involved.
Montpelier Agri, Industrial Show for Easter Monday
The 2007 renewal of the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show is scheduled for the Montpelier Show Grounds, in St.James, on Easter Monday. Under the theme 'Grow our fortune through agriculture - Eat Jamaican', the one-day show, which has been described...
MARKET LIFE - Carol Osbourne-Pitter
NAME OF VENDOR: Carol Osbourne-Pitter YEARS AS A VENDOR: 30MARKET: Mandeville, ManchesterON PRODUCE SALES:"Ripe banana sells well in this market. I sell it for $120 per dozen after purchasing it for $100.
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