The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is providing $250 million in relief support for farmers, who were impacted by the recent passage of Tropical Storms …
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has announced that Newport Fersan will be introducing three new fertiliser blends to the market. The new …
Charge d’Affaires of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Fredrik Ekfeldt, has underscored the value of transforming Jamaica’s food systems in relation to the …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has partnered with GK Insurance to introduce the Parametric Rain, Drought and Wind Insurance Policy for the agricultural sector. …
A distribution hub, grading, packaging and cold storage facility will be established in the St. Elizabeth North West constituency, where farmers within the parish and …
The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation is to establish an animal pound by the end of September as part of ongoing efforts to rein in stray …
Persons, who smuggle exotic plants and wildlife into the island are being implored to desist from this illicit activity for the health and safety of …
The Veterinary Services Division (VSD) is reminding Jamaicans to purchase meat from licensed butchers only. The call comes in the interest of public safety and …
“Protect your farms, protect your investment”. That’s the call from the Veterinary Services Division (VSD) in light of the recent re-emergence of African Swine Fever …
The Veterinary Services Division (VSD) in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is committed to its mandate to safeguard human and animal health by ensuring …
Small farmers are being encouraged to reach out to the Veterinary Services Division (VSD) for technical support as needed. Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Osbil Watson, speaking …
Another Minister of Government will temporarily oversee the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries until a new Minister is appointed, following the resignation of Floyd Green …
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, said the ongoing Fisheries Licensing and Registration System Project will improve the efficiency of service delivery in …
Strengthening and transforming food systems are critical to ensuring healthier diets and securing zero hunger in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), says United …
United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dr. Garry Conille, has commended the Government of Jamaica on measures being put in place to build resilience and ensure …
Several young Jamaicans are entering the agricultural sector through the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP). The RYEEP is an entrepreneurial training programme organised by …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be reviving its campaign aimed at educating livestock farmers about the African swine fever (ASF). The highly contagious …
The Government has committed more than $320M to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Buy-Back Programme. The Programme began last year and is implemented through the Rural …
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says that transforming the island’s food systems will require robust multi-stakeholder effort, with both the public and …
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry will continue to partner with local and international stakeholders to transform Jamaica’s food systems …
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