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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Comeback Coops initiative in the Parottee community in St. Elizabeth on Friday, May 1.

Government Provides 100,000 Baby Chicks to Farmers

The Government has distributed approximately 100,000 baby chicks to farmers in some of the hardest-hit communities, following Hurricane Melissa last year October. “We've also provided 312 recipients with building material, so they can build back their coops,” said Minister of...

Project Coordinator for the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) Bauxite Community Development Programme, Amanda Thelwell (front row left), and Senior Project Officer, Wesley Harley (right), are flanked by farmers from Manchester who have benefited from the donation of 100 knapsack sprayers. The presentation took place at Bethabra Moravian Church in Manchester on Thursday (April 30).

PHOTOS: JBI Donates 100 Knapsack Sprayers to Manchester Farmers

Farmers and other stakeholders take advantage of the services available during the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining's ‘Thank-A-Farmer’ Wellness Fair, held at Harmony Beach Park in St. James on April 30.

Government to Establish Pension Scheme for Farmers

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Caribbean Chemicals Forum 2026 on April 29 at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester.

Gov’t Focused on Modernising Agricultural Sector

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), shares a moment with beneficiaries under the Comeback Coops initiative in Parottee, St. Elizabeth on Friday (May 1). He is joined by Founder and Executive Director of Not in Vain Foundation (NIV), Bridgette Barrett (left); and Vice President of Hi-Pro, Colonel (ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie (centre).

Small Poultry Farmers In Parottee Receive Rebuilding Assistance

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Farmers Urged to Insure Their Properties

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Seed and Nursery Certification Unit at the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine on Friday (May 1). Looking on (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Ana Touza; and Chief Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector at the facility, Damian Rowe.

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New Seed And Nursery Certification Unit Opens At Bodles

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,...

(Profit 1) Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the Caribbean Chemicals Forum 2026 on Wednesday (April 29), at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester.

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Farmers Urged to Treat Agriculture as a Business

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...

Livestock Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Portland branch, Odane Edwards, addresses participants during the Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27.

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Butchers in Portland Urged to Source Meat from Registered Farmers

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, greets World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc, during the launch of the AgriConnect Jamaica initiative, held on Wednesday (April 29) at World Bank Jamaica Office in New Kingston.

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Agriconnect Jamaica Initiative Launched

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Recovery and Investment Forum held at the Ministry

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$100-Million Yam Recovery Programme

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...

Acting Senior Director for Cocoa and Coconut at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Chevonne Aschute, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank held at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Support Local Chocolatiers

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) is encouraging Jamaicans to support local chocolatiers to bolster the industry and the economy. Acting Senior Director for Cocoa and Coconut at JACRA, Chevonne Aschute, said local producers have been ramping up production, competing for the local supply of cocoa. “Since we grow what we eat and we eat what we grow, we...