Turkey farmers gobble up Christmas Several farmers who were supplied with turkey poults — a move that sought to satisfy the growing demand locally — are reporting brisk sales for the Yuletide season. A total of 5,000 poults were distributed to the public by Newport Mills in June and September of this year. Several local...
The contribution of small farmers in rural areas usually goes unnoticed. However, several dairy farmers from St Thomas were recently recognised by Nutramix for their hard work and the role that they have played in the growth of the dairy industry. The company recently hosted a lyme at the Seaforth Community Centre, in which the...
Nutramix is celebrating Women in Agriculture with its 2018 calendar. The glossy, 26-page calendar features 16 women from various fields in the agriculture sector. Brand manager for Nutramix Tina Hamilton explained the reasons behind the theme for the calendar. “Nutramix has been focused on supporting two main areas over the past few years — youth...
As the Christmas season approaches, Jamaicans can now add new poultry to their feast for the festive season. Courtesy of Newport Mills, a division of the CB Group, locally produced turkeys are now available. In response to local demand, in June, they started distributing turkey poults to local farmers, with the second set distributed in...
Dairy farmer Oral Wallace remembers when there was a downturn in the local dairy industry. However, since the launch of the Drink Real Milk campaign almost two years ago, he has been reaping immense benefits. “When I entered the dairy industry, I was feeling a bit down. You had to deal with frequent praedial larceny...
It was a lifelong passion for cattle farming that saw veteran farmer Dr Karl Wellington walk away with 13 awards at the recently held Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon. Wellington’s YS Farms, located in St Elizabeth, won 13 trophies, a major achievement for the top Jamaican farmer, now 81 years old, who...
In a move to satisfy the demand from its customers and their consumers, Newport Mills will again distribute turkey poults to farmers. In June 2017, poults were distributed to the public with another set distributed in mid-September. “Our involvement in turkeys started in June this year, so it has been a few months now. But...
Female Champion Farmer Michelle Black has committed to continue working hard to grow the agriculture sector, despite the many challenges that are in the way. And for Black, who was announced as the 2017 Female Champion Farmer at the 65th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural Show in Clarendon in August, her latest honour is vindication of...
After three exciting months the finals of the second staging of 2017 Nutramix Double Six Championship took place at the popular Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St Ann, recently, with Team Red Hills ending as winners. The day kicked off at 3:00 pm with an open tournament. The proceedings gathered steam as players jockeyed...
The Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios will come alive today for the staging of the Grand Finals of the Nutramix Double Six Domino Championship. Fifteen team finalists from eight regional rounds will battle for cash and prizes, courtesy of Nutramix. Kemoi Burke, events and promotions coordinator at Nutramix, explained what persons can expect at...
