ON THE FARM - Herman Bailey: growing produce since he's been growing up
Spaldings, Clarendon: Herman Bailey is now 56 but the days when his father used to walk him through the fields as a toddler are still vivid. "Farming is what I grew up in. I have been in it from I was a little lad, because my father usually takes me with him when he was going...
Quota-tariff-free access to be granted to bananas in EU
Banana is among the list of goods and services entering the European Union (EU) from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, including Jamaica that all existing tariffs and quota limitations will be removed...
RADA to construct reservoirs in Clarendon
The Irrigation Unit of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is constructing six reservoirs in Johns Vale, Clarendon. This is expected to provide a reliable source of water for some 65 farmers on 80 hectares of land.
Sandals honours local farmers for quality and consistency
In showing its appreciation for the high quality and consistency of agricultural products itgets from local farmers, the Sandals chain of resorts last Thursday honoured several farmers and suppliers at its Beaches Sandy Bay resort.
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