Billion-dollar honey industry up for grabs
The PROSPECTS of the island bee-keeping industry is set to improve with the commissioning into operation of a new processing plant to refine and package honey at international standards.
Government of Jamaica urged to take advantage of WTO negotiations
The island's largest exporter of agricultural produce is urging the Government to take advantage of the opportunities that will become available from the new round...
ON THE FARM: Old-fashioned farmer defies modern technology
Spanish Town, St. Catherine: Although farming is becoming more technologically advanced, there are some persons like Mervin Thomas, a small farmer who still uses his fork and hoe. A sprightly 61-year-old from Tetford district in St. Catherine...
Breadfruit to undergo economic study
The University of the West Indies (UWI) will be undertaking research to determine the uses and economic potential of the breadfruit. The research will be done in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands...
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