RADA Receives Equipment
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, on Friday (January 15), handed over a backhoe to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to provide …
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Gov’t Committed To Increasing Irrigation Services To Boost Agricultural Production
Chief Technical Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson, says the Government is committed to …
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Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit Steps Up Campaign
In its continued drive to increase and spread knowledge about the devastating impact of the theft of agricultural produce on the country’s farmers, communities and …
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PHOTOS: Jamaica Celebrates Blue Mountain Coffee
4-H Clubs to Ramp Up Youth Engagement In Agriculture In 2021
The Jamaica 4-H Clubs will be introducing new initiatives and programmes in 2021 to engage more young Jamaicans in the business of agriculture. Executive Director …
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PHOTOS: Minister Green. Receives Input Supplies for Farmers From HI-PRO
Technical Assistance for Youth Farmers
The Jamaica 4-H Clubs has been providing technical assistance primarily to youth farmers to help them to overcome various challenges, while introducing them to proper …
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Agriculture Ministry Targets Increased Production and Consumption of Tilapia
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be embarking on a campaign next year aimed at increasing the production and consumption of tilapia as part …
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Government Partners With FAO to Support Farmers
The Government has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), to continue supporting farmers through the Buy-Back Programme. The initiative aims to purchase excess …
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Small Farmers And Business Operators In St. James Benefit From SDC Community Fair
Thirty-five small farmers and 26 operators of local economic initiatives (LEI) in St. James got the opportunity to market their goods during a community market …
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Agriculture Ministry Hands Over Water Harvesting Systems To Farming Groups
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, on Wednesday (December 16), handed over conditional ownership for water harvesting infrastructure to 12 water user (farming) groups in …
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Agriculture Ministry Increasing The Use Of Solar Energy To Power Irrigation Schemes
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is on a major drive to increase the use of solar energy to power its irrigation schemes across the …
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Equipment Presented To Agencies Leading Essex Valley Irrigation Project Implementation
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, on Friday (December 11), handed over equipment, valued $29 million, to the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited …
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Project Launched By PM To Increase Agricultural Production In St. Catherine And Clarendon
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, Thursday (December 10) officially launched the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project, which seeks to increase productivity and …
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Minister Wants Farm Lands To Be Put Into Production
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says he has tasked two agencies in the Ministry to spearhead a programme to ensure the use …
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Agriculture Minister To Work With Farmers To Resolve Challenges
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is assuring the nation’s farmers that he values their input and will be steadfastly working with them …
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Farmers Lauded For Their Resilience
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is again lauding the nation’s farmers for the resilience they have demonstrated despite the challenges they have …
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National Awardee Lt. Col. Hubert Lounges Helped Shape Local Agriculture
Jamaica owes a great deal of respect and gratitude to retired Agriculturalist, Lieutenant Colonel Hubert Lounges, whose 43 years of outstanding service to local agriculture …
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Swift River Honey Business Targets Expansion Over Next Five Years
Swift River Happy Bee Production in Portland is a micro community enterprise with big plans. Over the next five years, the business, operated by the …
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St. Jago Farm And Hardware Supplies Provides $7.5 Million In COVID Support To Farmers
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has lauded St. Jago Farm and Hardware Supplies Limited for its support to farmers impacted by the …
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