Chateau Bourgogne Agricultural Exchange Jamaica
The Chateau Bourgogne Agricultural Exchange Jamaica is a virtual collaborative hub for the specific purpose of serving the agricultural sector. It presents a virtual one stop market place for comsumers, farmers and vendors of farm supplies. A consumer can spot or future buy, a farmer can sell or consign and a supplier can advertise and sell; all without going to a physical market. more...
CHATEAU BOURGOGNE FARMS
A proof of concept farm demonstrating the rearing of small ruminants in a confined space along with mixed crops for high yield using proven scientific best practices. more...
NEWS
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BACKYARD GOATS ...
These adorable animals are becoming an increasingly popular source of protein in Jamaica. But the industry is still faltering under the burden of praedial larceny and disorganisation. Chateau Bourgogne is committed to changing that stigma and helping goat owners become ...
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ECONOMIES OF SCALE ...
Many persons who rear goats sell them to butchers or persons who slaughter them for personal consumption. The profit from the live weight of goats is minimal compared to the inputs to production. Farmers need to create vertical integrative lines of production that takes the animal through slaughter and sale of meat...
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REGISTEREING FARMS ...
Quality meat and animals require quality treatment and proper management. All of this begins with operating within the regulations and rules that govern the industry. The Ministries of Health and Agriculture have facilities to ensure the proper use and guidance for livestock owners and sellers of slaughtered animals...
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ACCESSIBLE FARM SUPPLIES
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Many farmers in Jamaica find it very difficul to access affordable farm supplies on a regular basis.The CBAXJ brings all available and willing suppliers of Farm Services and Supplies together and facilitates the collaboration and viable exchanges between themselves and the farmers requiring the supplies and services. more...
SHOP FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME
The CBAXJ provides a virtual marketplace for consumers to shop for ground provisions and fresh fruits and vegetables and freshly butchered meat, freshly caught and poultry and have the basket delivered or picked up at the shopper's convenience. more...
ACCESSING FINANCING
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There are manyavenues of financing available to Jamaican Small Farmers. Such institutions may be engaged directly or through affiliates. Organisations such as the Development Bank of Jamaica disburses loans through affiliates such as Bank of Nova Scotia. more...
ACCESSING MARKETS...
Jamaica has more than 20 physical markets to serve over 200 communities. CBAXJ provides access to all these markets, the hotel and tourism industry, the milk and chees markets and the nation as a whole. Over time it is intended to tap into the CARICOM and other regional market. more...