Manchester To Host Agricultural Show 

Manchester To Host Agricultural Show 

Citizens in the western end of the country can anticipate a return of an agricultural show in Westmoreland as plans are being made to have one next month. The announcement was made at a media launch earlier this week The Custos believes every parish should have its...
Strengthening Legislation for Praedial Larceny

Strengthening Legislation for Praedial Larceny

In our Panel Discussion, we zone in on the age-old problem of praedial larceny, how it impacts farmers and the general economic fallout. It is said that billions are lost annually to the practice, which the Agricultural Minister says continues to handicap growth and...
Farmers to be Compensated after Rio Cobre Fish Kill 

Farmers to be Compensated after Rio Cobre Fish Kill 

Following the recent massive fish kill from effluent spillage by Windalco in the Rio Cobre river in St. Catherine,  Minister of Agriculture And Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr. confirms that about sixty-seven farmers have lost in excess of sixty (60) million...
Backyard Garden Programme To Receive Millions

Backyard Garden Programme To Receive Millions

Backyard Garden Programme: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, says $10 million will be allocated to procure 2,500 planting kits. This is under a ‘Say Yes to Fresh’ Backyard Garden Programme, that is geared at bolstering the country’s food...