MoAF Works to Beat St Thomas Beet Army Worm 

MoAF Works to Beat St Thomas Beet Army Worm 

The government has implemented several methods to minimize beet armyworms affecting onion and escallion farmers in St Thomas. Among the strategies is a risk assessment report, and plant health mobile clinics for local farmers.  It is anticipated that the increase in...
Cattle Tagging in St Ann

Cattle Tagging in St Ann

On Wednesday, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr participated in the tagging of cattle in the area, in an effort to curb praedial larceny through the use of technology. The promise to offer support to farmers, suffering at the hands of...
4H Club Contributing to Youth Development 

4H Club Contributing to Youth Development 

The Lauriston & Thompson Pen 4H Club encourages personal and communal development, which benefits the country.  At the Club’s 25th anniversary celebrations, former members and partners lauded the club for its role in transforming the lives of youths in the...
Opposition Says No Accountability By NWC

Opposition Says No Accountability By NWC

Opposition Spokesperson on Agriculture and Water Lothan Cousins voiced his disappointment at what he says is the mishandling of the water portfolio. He calls out the National Water Commission (NWC) for a lack of accountability amidst a crisis of leadership and...