Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08KINGSTON627
2008-07-15 19:48:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kingston
Cable title:
JAMAICA: IMPLEMENTATION OF 2002 FARM BILL FOOD SECURITY AND
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UNCLAS KINGSTON 000627
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EEB/TPP/ABT/ATP - JOHN MENARD
WHA/CAR (KATHLEEN HARNE)
USDA/FAS FOR RONALD LORD
TREASURY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (ERIN NEPHEW)
SANTO DOMINGO FOR AGR ATTACHE JAMIE ROTHSCHILD
PASS TO USTR - FOR LESLIE O'CONNOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR ETRD EAID JM XL
SUBJECT: JAMAICA: IMPLEMENTATION OF 2002 FARM BILL FOOD SECURITY AND
RURAL INVESTMENT ACT PROVISIONS ON RAW SUGAR TARIFF RATE QUOTA
REF: STATE 71823 (031725Z JUL 08)
UNCLAS KINGSTON 000627
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EEB/TPP/ABT/ATP - JOHN MENARD
WHA/CAR (KATHLEEN HARNE)
USDA/FAS FOR RONALD LORD
TREASURY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (ERIN NEPHEW)
SANTO DOMINGO FOR AGR ATTACHE JAMIE ROTHSCHILD
PASS TO USTR - FOR LESLIE O'CONNOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR ETRD EAID JM XL
SUBJECT: JAMAICA: IMPLEMENTATION OF 2002 FARM BILL FOOD SECURITY AND
RURAL INVESTMENT ACT PROVISIONS ON RAW SUGAR TARIFF RATE QUOTA
REF: STATE 71823 (031725Z JUL 08)
1. In response to inquiries made per reftel, Post has received the
following letter, dated July 10, 2008, from Mr. R. Karl James,
General Manager, Jamaica Cane Products Sales Limited:
(Begin text)
"Jamaica projects to use approximately 62,000 tons of raw sugar
during the FY 07/08.
Jamaica will not be able to deliver any sugar against its USA TRQ
for 2008. The sugar crop has been adversely affected by the
Hurricane Dean of last year August. This was followed by a very
rainy November and December which delayed the start of the sugar
crop. The 2008 crop saw the rainiest reaping season for many years.
All the factors identified had the effect of significantly reducing
the amount of cane available and the quantity of sugar planned for.
We will not be able to meet our export obligations in full.
If the U.S. were to allocate additional quota to be delivered by
September 30, 2008 Jamaica will not be able to participate.
We are hoping for a better crop next year."
(End text)
JOHNSON
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EEB/TPP/ABT/ATP - JOHN MENARD
WHA/CAR (KATHLEEN HARNE)
USDA/FAS FOR RONALD LORD
TREASURY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (ERIN NEPHEW)
SANTO DOMINGO FOR AGR ATTACHE JAMIE ROTHSCHILD
PASS TO USTR - FOR LESLIE O'CONNOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR ETRD EAID JM XL
SUBJECT: JAMAICA: IMPLEMENTATION OF 2002 FARM BILL FOOD SECURITY AND
RURAL INVESTMENT ACT PROVISIONS ON RAW SUGAR TARIFF RATE QUOTA
REF: STATE 71823 (031725Z JUL 08)
1. In response to inquiries made per reftel, Post has received the
following letter, dated July 10, 2008, from Mr. R. Karl James,
General Manager, Jamaica Cane Products Sales Limited:
(Begin text)
"Jamaica projects to use approximately 62,000 tons of raw sugar
during the FY 07/08.
Jamaica will not be able to deliver any sugar against its USA TRQ
for 2008. The sugar crop has been adversely affected by the
Hurricane Dean of last year August. This was followed by a very
rainy November and December which delayed the start of the sugar
crop. The 2008 crop saw the rainiest reaping season for many years.
All the factors identified had the effect of significantly reducing
the amount of cane available and the quantity of sugar planned for.
We will not be able to meet our export obligations in full.
If the U.S. were to allocate additional quota to be delivered by
September 30, 2008 Jamaica will not be able to participate.
We are hoping for a better crop next year."
(End text)
JOHNSON