Coffee industry divestment proposal awaits approval
A proposal for the divestment of the island's coffee industry is to be submitted to Cabinet soon. Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Roger Clarke, says his ministry is only awaiting the approval of the Accountant General's department to complete the proposal...
Agri Ministry eyes 2020 growth
The Agriculture Ministry has finally tabled in Parliament its multi-year development plan for the industry. The document, entitled the 'Agriculture Development Strategy 2006-2020', outlines the projects, problems and policies to be dealt with over the 14-year period.
Agriculture body backs new plans to beef up cattle sector
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has backed plans by the Ministry of Agriculture to resuscitate the cattle industry. Norman Grant, JAS president, said the plans announced in parliament last week by Agriculture Minister,...
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