Jamaica

August 2018 - May 2017

Govt Strategises to Boost Dairy, Livestock Production

Herd Management Sustainable Practices People

7 August 2018

2 minute read

JAMAICA - Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Audley Shaw says the ministry is targeting the implementation of several strategies intended to boost Jamaica's livestock and dairy industries and enable the country to become more self-sufficient in these areas.

Nutramix Signs Major Cattle Semen Deal

Genetics and Reproduction Herd Management Sustainable Practices

3 January 2018

4 minute read

JAMAICA - Nutramix has inked a deal with American firm Select Sires under which the Jamaican company will distribute highly fertile, superior genetics for cattle across the island and the throughout the Caribbean.

No Need to Ban Beef Imports from Brazil, Says Ag Minister

Health & Disease Treatments and Prevention Biosecurity

27 June 2017

1 minute read

JAMAICA - Minister of Agriculture Karl Samuda says Jamaica does not import fresh beef from Brazil and therefore does not need to consider imposing a ban.

Ministry Urges Farmers to Tag, Trace Cattle

Herd Management People Farmer Health and Safety

13 June 2017

2 minute read

JAMAICA - As part of its continuing implementation of the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS), the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has intensified its national appeal to cattle farmers to ensure that they tag their bovine animals.

Corporate Area Retailers Report Lower Corned Beef Sales

Processing Markets Market Trends

15 May 2017

2 minute read

JAMAICA - There is a general view among some retailers contacted by the Jamaica Observer that sales of corned beef have declined, weeks after a ban that was placed on imports of the commodity into Jamaica was lifted. Corporate Area and St Catherine retailers have stated that not only has demand for the product gone down, but sales have been slow.

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