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Chairman of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Colin Virgo, gives remarks at plenary session titled ‘Dynamic and Inclusive Agriculture and Fisheries: Exchanging Experience for Growth, Productivity and Resilience’, during the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny on Thursday (October 1).

Jamaica 4-H Clubs To Establish School Gardens At Four Infant Schools

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is to establish modern school gardens at four infant schools in western Jamaica, as part of efforts to cultivate an appreciation for agriculture among children from an early age. The $20 million ‘Gardens of Excellence’ pilot...

Sub-regional Coordinator for the Caribbean from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Dr. Renata Clarke.

FAO Official Wants Greater Effort in Technology and Research to Drive Sustainable Growth in Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

Agriculture Minister Calls for Focus on World-Class Premium Money Crops

Livestock Specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

RADA Providing Targeted Support to Livestock Farmers

Newly elected President of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA), Davian Richards, addresses the recent 24th Annual General Meeting of the Association, at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester.

New President of JPFA Outlines Three-Year Agenda

Head of Technical Assistance and Corporate Communications at Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF), Elizabeth Emmanuel, addresses the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny on Tuesday, September 29.

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Swift CCRIF Payout Aiding Hurricane Recovery

Jamaica received US$91.9 million from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) within 14 days following Hurricane Melissa, providing the Government with critical funds to begin recovery efforts while reducing pressure on the national Budget. Head of Technical Assistance and Corporate Communications at CCRIF, Elizabeth Emmanuel, said the rapid payout demonstrates the value of parametric insurance in helping countries respond...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the opening ceremony of the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny on Sunday (September 27).

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Gov`t Ensuring Adequate Food Supply for Christmas

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, is assuring Jamaica that measures are being undertaken to ensure adequate food supplies for Christmas at moderate prices. Speaking with JIS News, portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the Ministry is targeting a ramp-up of production in the areas that have reliable access to water. “We are going to go in with...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in an interview with JIS News outside the Convention Centre at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny, the venue for this year’s staging of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture, a week-long conference bringing stakeholders in the sector together, from September 27 to October 2.

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Agricultural Protection Branch Makes Dent In Praedial Larceny

The Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has made significant progress in addressing the issue of praedial larceny affecting farmers across the island. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said although these incidents are still affecting farmers, the impact of the Branch is undeniable. Minister Green was speaking with JIS News at this...

Livestock Specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown, addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

4 days ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Provide Animals with Cool, Clean Water and Shade – RADA

Livestock farmers are being urged to provide continuous access to cool, clean water and adequate shaded shelter to protect animals from heat. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Livestock Specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown, said that animals lose moisture while trying to keep themselves cool and may become dehydrated unless farmers make sufficient water...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, listens to questions during a plenary session at the 20th staging of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture, being held at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny from September 27 to October 2.

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Minister Green Urges Actionable Outcomes from Caribbean Week of Agriculture

Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging clear, actionable outcomes from the staging of Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA 2026) as the region works to achieve food security in keeping with the CARICOM "25 by 2025" target. The initiative aims to reduce the region's extra-regional food import bill by 25 per cent by 2030. Addressing a plenary...

Principal Director, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, addresses a plenary session during the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny, on Tuesday (September 29).

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Farmers Assisted with Water Tanks and Ponds to Combat Drought

Farmers battling one of Jamaica's most severe droughts are being backed with water tanks, farm ponds and crop insurance, as the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) works to assist them. RADA's Principal Director, Marina Young, outlined the response on Tuesday (September 29) at the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny. Ms. Young...

4 days ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Livestock Farmers Encouraged to Understand How Animals Release Body Heat

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging livestock farmers to understand how animals release body heat as hotter and more humid conditions increase the risk of heat stress. The call comes as the seasonal forecast from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica points to sustained high temperatures, day and night, through to November. Livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine Brown, told...