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The year of 2008 marked a pivotal year for the Jamaican yam industry, when athlete, Usain Bolt finished the 100 meter and 200 meter races in record times, winning him Olympic Gold in Beijing ...

(Jamaica Gleaner) Despite steady growth in exports of yam over several years, stakeholders in the agricultural sector say the once humble tuber can earn even more than the US$40 million it did ...

(Yes, sweet potato is related to our morning glories.) Our Mystery Plant — the “ñame” (pronounced “NYAH-may”) or “Jamaican yam” (Dioscorea cayennensis) — produces high-climbing ...

However, yams are considered by many as one of the most delicious tubers. It is definitely a favourite in Jamaica and its versatility spans a wide cross section of cooking methods, such as being ...

say Jamaican yams are the secret to their success. NBC's Clare Duffy reports. Click here to watch NBC's Lester Holt's full report, 'Running Man,' that aired April 18 on NBC's Rock Center with ...

LIME TREE, Trelawny — With Jamaica earning only US$40 million of a potential US$100 million from yam exports, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says the Government is working to link farmers ...

Jamaican track and field Olympians, including record holder Usain Bolt, say Jamaican yams are the secret to their success. NBC's Clare Duffy reports.April 19, 2012 ...

The find: Yellow yams. Apparently the yams, a staple in Jamaican cooking, are a popular item at the store. On a recent visit, they were $7 per pound. Parking: There’s a small parking lot on the ...