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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has drafted a concept paper to assist Jamaica in building out projects in the agriculture sector in four priority areas.
The areas are the development of a National Fruit Tree Planting Programme, a national drip irrigation system, a crop insurance policy and a National Home-grown School Feeding Programme.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw said the FAO stands ready to work with Jamaica in developing these projects.
He informed that the organization has made funding...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left) listens to an address being made by Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President Lenworth Fulton, at a JAS press conference, held at its offices in downtown Kingston on September 11.

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right) listens to a point made by Trade and Markets Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Juan Cheaz, at a Jamaica Agricultural Society press conference, held at its offices in downtown Kingston on September 11.