Jamaica Gleaner Farmer's Weekly
published: Thursday | August 10, 2006
Coffee payment delayed three more weeks
Coffee farmers will have to wait another three weeks before they start receiving portions of the $100 million that has been allocated by the Government pending the outcome of the legal battle between the trustees of the coffee farmers insurance fund...
Government of Jamaica gives 100 per cent increase for raw cocoa
The island's cocoa farmers are to get a 100 per cent price increase for raw cocoa as the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands moves to boost production to meet demand. This was announced by Agriculture and Lands Minister Roger Clarke...
Ackee earns US$15m despite ban
Spanish Town, St. Catherine:Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Roger Clarke, says the country has earned about US$15 million from ackee exports, despite the ban on ackees to the United States. The Minister, who was speaking at the Linstead ackee festival.
Red Poll in demand but no resources
There is strong demand for the Jamaica Red Poll breed, but a lack of resources is preventing the Red Poll Cattle Breeders Society from taking advantage of available marketing opportunities.
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