G/AG/N/JAM/11  
 
9 May 2014  
(14-2860)  Page: 1/4  
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION 
The following submission, dated 23 April 2014, is be ing circulated at the request of the Delegation 
of Jamaica . The notification concerns domestic support commitments ( Table DS:1  and the 
relevant supporting tables) for the fiscal years 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 . 
  
  
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- 2 - Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: JAMAICA 
REPORTING PERIOD: FISCAL YEARS 2012/2013 AND 2013/2014 
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
Total AMS commitment level for period in question Currency Current Total AMS 
(from Section 1 of Part IV of the Schedu le) (from Section 1 of Part IV of the Sc hedule) (from attached  Supporting Tables) 
1 2 3 
 
In accordance with the notification requirements, JAMAICA notifi es that domestic support to ag ricultural producers in 2012/2013  and 2013/2014 was provided through the 
operations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. All such  support is covered by the dome stic support categories which a re exempt from reductio n commitments under the 
Agreement on Agriculture (AoA). The attached Supporting Table DS: 1  (Green Box Measures)  provides details of these exempt measures. 
 
  
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- 3 - Supporting Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: JAMAICA 
REPORTING PERIOD: FISCAL YEARS 2012/2013 AND 2013/2014 
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment – "Green Box" 
Measure type Name and description of me asure taking into account the criteria 
in Annex 2 Monetary value of the measure 
during the reporting period 
(million US$) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  2012/2013 2013/2014  
Government Services 
Programme 
(a) General Services Research and Development : 
Phytosanitary research, as outlined in  the Quarantine Act, and involves 
the certification of plant material free disease, exotic pests and pathogens; 
Continued genetic improvement in catt le, pigs and goats as well as the 
development of feeding systems; and the general improvement of livestock production; 
Conduct research into domestic food crops and traditional export crops in 
order to identify efficient systems fo r production and introduce adaptable 
and acceptable cr op varieties. 18.2 17.75 
Budget expenditure by the 
Ministry of Agriculture 
 Extension and advisory services: 
This is delivered primarily to rural farms through the Rural Agricultural 
Development Authority (RADA). 
RADA provide technical, marketing, fi nancial and infrastructural facilities 
and assists with the development of the social services required for 
improvements of the quality of life for farm families. 10.7 9.1 
" 
 RADA also conducts extensive farm er – training programmes, assists 
small farmers in organizing marketing ventures, disseminate information on plants, crops and animal husban dry; provide agricultural service 
centres at strategic locations and prov ide irrigation facilities to farmers.   
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- 4 - Measure type Name and description of me asure taking into account the criteria 
in Annex 2 Monetary value of the measure 
during the reporting period 
(million US$) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  2012/2013 2013/2014  
 Plant quarantine: 
The Plant Quarantine Division issu es import and ex port permits and 
conducts inspection of plants and agri cultural produce to ensure that only 
the highest quality produce is imported into and from Jamaica. Plant quarantine ensures that no harmful ex otic plant pests are introduced and 
become established in the island. 1.8 2.7 Budget expenditure by the 
Ministry of Agriculture 
 Veterinary Services:  
The Veterinary Services Division ov ersees animal health, status and 
welfare through its various services offered island wide. The Division operates a Diagnostic Laboratory service: 
 for the protection of the livestock industry; 
 it certifies the health of animals; 
 it offers artificial insemination serv ices for cattle, pigs and goats; and 
 it is involved in the import/export inspection of live animals, meats 
and meat products. 2.5 2.45 " 
 
Note: Exchange rate in 2012/13: J$88.99=US$1.00 
  Exchange rate in 2013/14: J$100.77=US$1.00 
 
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