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| May 2, 2023

Jamaica Dairy Development Board Farm Technology & Equipment Resource Center to be launched

Vanassa McKenzie

Vanassa McKenzie / Our Today

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Pearnel Charles Jr, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries

Jamaica’s dairy industry is set to receive a boost with the establishment of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Farm Technology & Equipment Resource Center says, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles Jr.

Charles Jr, who was delivering his presentation in the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate today (May 2), said that plans are now underway to establish the resource centre that will provide information on modern technology farming practices and access to high-tech equipment and machinery.

He said that the center will be available for use through lease and loan arrangements.

The Minister also announced that the JDDB will be importing 1000 heads of dairy (Jersey, Brown Swiss, Holstein) and beef (Angus, Red Poll, Red Brahman) cattle, as well as 50 goats (Boers, Nubians, Alpines).

“Madam Speaker, also within the remit of the dairy industry, we realised that in order for us to be competitive against imports, there is a need for the industry to improve its supply of locally produced meat of good quality and affordable prices,” he said.

This he believes can only be achieved through high-quality animals that can compete on the global market.

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