IN the wake of controversy surrounding the use of agricultural lands, previously under sugar cane production, for housing development Pearnel Charles Jr, the minister of agriculture and fisheries,.
Governments have long touted agriculture as one of the key drivers of Jamaica's economic growth, but there is one problem the sector isn't being taken seriously by some stakeholders, as evidence.
IF current discussions between potential investors and the Government are fruitful, Jamaica could see a major move away from imported wheat to locally grown sweet potatoes.
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Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Jr says the Government is making efforts to encourage investment and open up opportunities in the fisheries sector to enable the country to tap into uncharted .
MINISTER of Agriculture and Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr on Monday said the process of supporting the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to become an independent institution is continuing.
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