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Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Data Entry Clerk, Wayne Breckenridge (centre), assists a farmer with the registration process for a Farmer Identification Card during Tuesday’s (March 10) RADA Connect event in Cedar Valley, St. Thomas. Beside him, RADA Telephone Operator, Latoya Burke, attends to another client.

Farmers In St. Thomas ‘Connect’ with RADA Support

Farmers in several rural communities in St. Thomas gained direct access to agricultural services and technical support during the latest staging of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Connect initiative in Cedar Valley. The outreach activity was held at Bethel...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left, second row), joins a photo opportunity as Hi-Pro presents a symbolic cheque to members of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) during the Roots Resilience Parametric Insurance Programme handover ceremony, held on Monday (March 9) at GraceKennedy (GK) General Insurance Company’s New Kingston office. Also pictured (from left) are Hi-Pro Vice-President, Colonel (Ret’d) Jamie Ogilvie; JNRWP Executive Board Member, Marva Allen-Simms; GK General Insurance Client and Partner Services Manager, Orette Duncan; GK Group’s Head of General Insurance, Tammara Glaves-Hucey; CARE Caribbean Humanitarian Response Lead, Jonathan Arogeti; GK General Insurance Assistant General Manager for Client and Partner Services, Andrea Muir-Gibbs; and JNRWP Consultant, Christopher Chinapoo. The initiative will benefit 120 women producers, supported by a US$65,000 pledge from CARE International and a $900,000 commitment from Hi-Pro, and is facilitated through the GK Weather Protection Programme.

120 Rural Women Farmers Insured Against Extreme Weather

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green is flanked by State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (left) and Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (right) as he addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee on Friday (March 6) at Gordon House.

Vegetable Oversupply not Caused by Importation

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green responds to questions during the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Friday (March 6). He is flanked by State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence (right).

Broiler Chicken Supply to Stabilise This Month

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant.

JAS CEO Reports Success of Farmers’ Markets Stabilising Post-Hurricane Food Supply

Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses the Praedial Larceny Sensitisation Session held at Linstead Anglican Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (Feb. 26).

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St. Catherine Farmers Hailed For Boosting Food Production

St. Catherine farmers have been commended for their efforts in boosting the production of crops like onions and sweet corn to enhance national food security. “This comes as no surprise, considering the work we have been doing in the parish,” said Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter. “For example, we supported over 250 livestock farmers...

Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), observes as Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson (second left), highlights the contents of the receipt book used to document the sale and transport of livestock and produce. Also looking on are Sub-Officer in charge of Area 5, Detective Inspector Robert Robinson (left); and Acting Director, Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordination Branch, Kalecia Hall. Occasion was the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Praedial Larceny Sensitisation Session held at Linstead Anglican Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (Feb. 26).

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Farmers Urged To Report Cases Of Praedial Larceny

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, is appealing to farmers to report incidents of praedial larceny. He noted that too often, theft goes unreported “and this silence only strengthens criminals”. “I also encourage everyone to associate with farmer groups; you must be each other's keepers and supporters,” Mr. Witter urged. The Agriculture...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the American Friends of Jamaica

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Agriculture Rebounding Strongly – Minister Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the sector is rebounding strongly following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, with high production levels driving down prices. Prices for vegetables at Coronation Market, the major food market in Kingston, were trending downwards, with tomatoes being sold for as low as $50 per pound. The Minister, who was addressing...

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Agriculture Ministry Focused on Recovery of Egg Industry

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is working to rebuild the local egg industry following significant losses from Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green said that recovery of the sector will require partnerships and increased investment in broiler production. Speaking at the launch of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) small farmers voucher programme at S...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is in conversation with President, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), Wendy Hart, at the official launch of AFJ

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1,600 Small Farmers to Benefit from Voucher Programme

A total of 1,600 small farmers across five western parishes, which were hardest hit by hurricane Melissa, will benefit from an $80-million voucher programme to bolster their recovery. Being undertaken by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) in partnership with Hardware & Lumber Limited (H&L) and H&L Foundation, the programme aims to provide farmers with access to critical agricultural inputs....

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$1.46B Being Channelled Through Redi II to Strengthen Tourism and Agriculture Initiatives

A sum of $1.46 billion will be allocated in fiscal year 2026/27 to advance initiatives that expand market access and promote climate-resilient practices for targeted beneficiaries in the tourism and agriculture sectors. The allocation, provided under the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) II, is detailed in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, which was recently tabled in the House of Representatives...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (podium), addresses the Banana Board’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme handover ceremony held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday, February 25.

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Plantain and Banana Farmers Receive Assistance Under Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme

The Government, through the Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme, has rolled out a $100-million support package to help banana and plantain farmers rebound, following widespread impacts to the nation’s crops by the category-five system in October. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said some 4,170 hectares of banana and plantain were damaged during the storm. He further noted...