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Project Management Director and Coordinator at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dwayne Henry (left), in discussion with cocoa farmer, Bennesa DeCambre-Hayden (centre), and Marketing Officer at RADA, Tassia Francis, during a recent graduation ceremony for 50 farmers who successfully completed training in Cocoa Frosty Pod Rot Disease Management, held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.
Project Management Director and Coordinator at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dwayne Henry (left), in discussion with cocoa farmer, Bennesa DeCambre-Hayden (centre), and Marketing Officer at RADA, Tassia Francis, during a recent graduation ceremony for 50 farmers who successfully completed training in Cocoa Frosty Pod Rot Disease Management, held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.

Cocoa Farmers Urged to Remain Vigilant to Manage the Frosty Pod Rot Disease

Cocoa farmers are being urged to remain vigilant and proactive in managing the devastating Frosty Pod Rot Disease, which continues to threaten the viability of Jamaica’s cocoa industry. The call came from Project Management Director and Coordinator at the Rural...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fifth left), and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi (sixth right), unveil the greenhouse established at the St. Catherine High School under the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems (IRL) Project. They are joined by stakeholders in the programme, including students at the institution. The infrastructure was handed over on Wednesday (March 25), during the IRL project’s closing ceremony, held at St. Catherine High School.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fifth left), and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi (sixth right), unveil the greenhouse established at the St. Catherine High School under the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems (IRL) Project. They are joined by stakeholders in the programme, including students at the institution. The infrastructure was handed over on Wednesday (March 25), during the IRL project’s closing ceremony, held at St. Catherine High School.

St. Catherine High Receives Greenhouse Under IRL Project
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Government of Jamaica’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (GOJ/SAWP) Scholarship, held on Tuesday (March 31) at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre, on East Street in Kingston. Sixty scholarships will be awarded for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the SAWP.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Government of Jamaica’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (GOJ/SAWP) Scholarship, held on Tuesday (March 31) at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre, on East Street in Kingston. Sixty scholarships will be awarded for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the SAWP.

Farm Workers Off to Canada as SAWP Celebrates 60 Years
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson (right), with farmers at a graduation ceremony for 50 cocoa farmers who successfully completed training in Cocoa Frosty Pod Disease Management, held on April 1 at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. The farmers received seeds and agricultural tools from the Ministry. They are (from left) Herbert Freckleton, Andrae Forrester, and Pauline Bryce.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson (right), with farmers at a graduation ceremony for 50 cocoa farmers who successfully completed training in Cocoa Frosty Pod Disease Management, held on April 1 at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. The farmers received seeds and agricultural tools from the Ministry. They are (from left) Herbert Freckleton, Andrae Forrester, and Pauline Bryce.

Trained Cocoa Farmers Receive Seeds and Tools
Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor,  Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.
Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor,  Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

Farmers Urged to Boost Production to Ensure Food Security

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Sign displaying Research Day 2026 at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on March 2026.
AgricultureEducation

CASE Showcases Innovation and Partnerships at Research Day 2026

Research Day 2026 at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) highlighted the institution's commitment to transforming agriculture through scientific innovation, moving beyond traditional laboratory work to practical field application. The activity, held on March 26 at the institution’s campus in Portland, was staged under the theme ‘Advancing Resilient and Sovereign Food Systems through Research, Innovation and Disaster Risk...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a presentation during a Press Conference at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (March 30).
Agriculture

Gov’t Working to Increase Ratio of RADA Extension Officers

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is implementing a multi-pronged approach to bridge the gap in the farmer-to-extension-officer ratio. This, as he emphasised that the Government is aware of challenges being experienced due to a less-than-ideal number of the agricultural professionals being available to provide critical services for farmers. The Rural Agricultural Development Authority...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron.
Agriculture

New Coconut Hybrid Nears Release to Boost Local Industry’s Resilience

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron, says a new coconut hybrid is nearing release, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to enhance the sector’s resilience and ensure its long-term viability. He told JIS News that the breakthrough stems from years of dedicated scientific research focused on identifying coconut varieties best suited to Jamaica’s...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Living Well Community Care Centre, Dr. Joan Williamson, delivers remarks at the handover ceremony for $1 million from Living Well Community Care Centre, in partnership with Driscoll’s Berries Company, to support youth farmers who were affected by Hurricane Melissa. The event was held on Friday (March 27) at the Foundation’s headquarters on Duke Street in Kingston.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & RecoveryYouth

Jamaica 4-H Foundation Receives $1M To Support Hurricane-Affected Youth Farmers

The Living Well Community Care Centre, in partnership with Driscoll’s Berries Company, officially handed over a cheque valued at $1,000,000 to the Jamaica 4-H Foundation 2016 Limited, to support youth farmers impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The handover ceremony was held on Friday (March 27) at the Foundation’s headquarters on Duke Street in Kingston. Managing Director of the Jamaica 4-H Foundation...
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Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Gov’t Integrating Climate-Smart Practices Into Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has made significant strides in integrating climate-smart technologies and sustainable practices to tackle climate change and enhance food security. Speaking recently at a JIS Think Tank, Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Michael Pryce, cited interventions like water harvesting and water storage to deal with infrequent rainfall....
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