Spiny on the outside, sweet on the inside-pineapples are often described as one of the most fascinating fruits on earth. Pineapples are members of the bromeliad family, and one of the few bromeliads to produce edible fruit. The fruit is actually made of many individual berries that fuse together around…
Finance Minister Winston Jordan, during his presentation of the 2016 National Budget today, stated that $20.3B has been allocated to the agricultural sector to create an economic environment in which farming and agro-processing operations can grow the economy and create employment. He restated the Government’s commitment to the promotion of…
The Ministry of Agriculture remains steadfast in its commitment to ensure that the livelihoods of farmers are not lost, hence it continues to give assistance to farmers countrywide. Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder accompanied by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. George Jervis and Chief Executive Officer, Mr….
The roles of an Agricultural Extension Officer
The importance of Agriculture
Young people with an interest in the agriculture sector will now benefit from support from the government, along with international partners as greater emphasis is being placed on the participation of youths in agricultural development. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the United Nations Food and…
A high-level meeting was today convened with the aim of bringing relief to affected farmers countrywide. The multi-sectoral approach in dealing with the effects of El Nino will not only see efforts being made to pump water on land; but will also look at ways in which water can be…
Birth defects in cattle
