Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging farmers to take proactive steps to safeguard their livelihoods, particularly through the uptake of agricultural insurance. Addressing stakeholders at the ‘Thank-A-Farmer’ Wellness Fair at Harmony Beach Park in St. James, on April 30, the Minister emphasised the importance of preparation ahead of future shocks. “The hurricane season is gone...

Small poultry operators in Parottee in St. Elizabeth, who suffered significant losses during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October, have received crucial assistance to enable them to resume their livelihood. The support package, valued at approximately $2 million, includes building materials, chickens and feed. The supplies were provided under the Comeback Coops initiative, which is a $10 million programme...

A new Seed and Nursery Certification Unit has been established at the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine, which will provide farmers across Jamaica with improved access to high-quality, disease-free planting material. The unit is responsible for the mandatory certification and registration for all nursery plant producers and seed distributors, ensuring that planting materials meet strict regulatory standards for quality,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has reiterated the call for farmers to adopt a business-oriented mindset. He said that modern agriculture must move beyond traditional practices, highlighting the urgent need for farmers to treat agriculture as a structured, profit-driven enterprise. The Minister, who was speaking at the Caribbean Chemicals Forum 2026 on April 29, at the...

Operators of food handling establishments and butchers in Portland are being urged to purchase meat exclusively from registered farmers, as part of ongoing efforts by the Portland Health Department to strengthen its food safety standards and enforcement measures. This call was made by Livestock Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Portland branch, Odane Edwards, during the Portland Butchers...

The Government, in partnership with the World Bank, officially launched the AgriConnect Jamaica initiative on Wednesday (April 29). The programme aims to transform smallholder farming from subsistence-level activity into sustainable commercial success. Jamaica is among the first countries to implement this flagship initiative, which seeks to connect 300 million farmers globally and strengthen agricultural value chains by 2030. Speaking during...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is targeting the recovery of yam through investment of $100 million. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said the support is part of a broader strategic response to the agricultural industry, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. He was speaking on Tuesday (April 28) during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Recovery and...