Building a Better Jamaica

KINGSTON (JIS):
Thursday, March 18, 2010

Despite the prolonged drought affecting Jamaica, the agricultural sector grew steadily during 2009, registering the largest increase in production in the fourth quarter of the year, of 33.5 per cent.

Speaking at Wednesday's (March 17) Post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that the fourth quarter for 2009 marked the sixth consecutive period of growth recorded by the sector.

By: Bryan Miller
MONTEGO BAY (JIS):
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The economic turmoil being experienced by countries worldwide, has made the issue of food security top priority for their governments.

It is widely accepted that countries which are not totally dependent on imports to feed their population will be in a better position to emerge more speedily from the economic recession.

KINGSTON(JIS):
Monday, March 15, 2010

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has emphasised the importance of proper and effective management in the local sugar industry, in order to enable the country to reap maximum benefits.

Speaking at the launch of the Government's $2.1 billion European Union (EU) funded Sugar Workers' Economic Support Programme, at the Bernard Lodge sugar factory, St. Catherine, on March 10, Dr. Tufton noted that sugar cane was "one of the most versatile crops with tremendous potentials."

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Jamaica Observer

AGRICULTURE and Fisheries Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (right) viewing some of the produce on display at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St James, in 2009. The show, which is staged on Easter Monday each year, will be held on April 5.

Friday, February 26, 2010
Jamaica Information Service

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, said that Government was pursuing a number of initiatives for young people to pursue a successful career in agriculture.

Responding to a caller on the radio programme, 'Jamaica House Live' earlier this week, Dr. Tufton said there was the need for aspiring agronomists to have financial support for their education.

The Credit Bureau will allow persons to build up good credit ratings based on their history of repaying loans rather than access to collateral.

Sure Jamaica exports first shipment
BY MARK CUMMINGS Observer West senior reporter cummingsm@jamaicaobserver.com
Thursday, February 25, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Observer

Friday, February 26, 2010
Jamaica Observer

Courtesy of Jamaica Observer

MINISTER of Agriculture and Fisheries Dr Christopher Tufton has issued a call for local and international companies to partner with the country's local research and development agencies to produce better quality local produce and to boost the country's food security.

MONTEGO BAY (JIS):
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

A yam packaging facility was officially opened at Wait-A-Bit, in South Trelawny, by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, on February 22.

KINGSTON (JIS):
Saturday, February 20, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that his Ministry will give agricultural shows the support they need to represent the efforts of farmers and project the sector's importance to Jamaica.

Dr. Tufton said that the Ministry has plans to empower and enhance agricultural and livestock shows, across Jamaica, for the purpose.

Published: Monday | February 22, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has indicated to Chinese investors that Jamaica is ready and willing to receive Chinese investment to expand the production of Blue Mountain coffee.