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Veterinary Public Health Inspector for St. Thomas, Nardia Nembhard.

Jamaicans Urged to Prioritise Food Safety During Hurricane Season

Jamaicans are being encouraged to develop a food safety plan this hurricane season to guard against storm-related disruptions to food supplies and limited access to cold storage. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), food prepared in advance or leftovers...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (second right, seated) and, (from left, seated) Supervisor at Gebbers Farms in the United States, Eyon Gayle; Director of the Overseas Employment Services Centre, Delroy Palmer; and Wycliffe Martin High School Principal, Evorine Henry-Tracey are photographed with agricultural students from high schools across St. Mary and workers of Gebbers Farms. The occasion was the presentation of $600,000 in academic grant support by the workers for the students on June 5 at Wycliffe Martin High School in St. Mary.

Agricultural Students in St. Mary Awarded Academic Grants from US-Based Jamaican Farm Workers

Consumers Urged to Purchase Meat and Animal By-Products From Reputable Sources

Director of Policy Programme for Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sydonnie Thompson Gyles. Dr. Thompson Gyles, who also chairs the National Agricultural Health and Food Safety Coordinating Committee, is encouraging Jamaicans to incorporate food-safety practices in their daily lives.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Take Responsibility for the Safety of Their Food

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean, René Orellana Halkyer (left), interact with farmer Junior Ebanks during a recent tour of Mr. Ebanks' farm in Ridge Pen, St. Elizabeth.

US$50 Million Agriculture and Resilience Programme Rolls Out September

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently.

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JCF Reaping Success Against Praedial Larceny

A total of 145 persons were convicted for praedial larceny offences in 2025, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. The Minister made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives, recently. Mr. Green also disclosed that the Agricultural Protection Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been established...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a validation workshop for the National Development Plan at the ROK Hotel Kingston on Thursday, May 21.

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Agriculture Ministry Engages Stakeholders On 10-Year National Development Plan

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is garnering crucial stakeholder feedback as it finalises the 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan (NADP) to revitalise, strengthen and build resilience in the agriculture sector. Branded ‘Growing Forward: A Blueprint for a Better Jamaica’, the Plan, which is being developed through assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), targets four thematic areas...

Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson (right) and Manager of Entrepreneurial Skills Development at the HEART NSTA/Trust, Stacy Mignott, present the first place prize of $1 million in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) National Agribusiness Pitch Competition, to Marshana Furze from Westmoreland. Occasion was the finals of the competition held at the Cardiff Hotel in Runaway Bay, St. Ann on Thursday, May 21.

3 weeks ago AgricultureYouth

Women Cop Top Spots In Ryeep Agribusiness Pitch Competition

Women entrepreneurs dominated the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) National Agribusiness Pitch Competition, taking the top three spots at the finals held at the Cardiff Hotel in Runaway Bay, St. Ann on Thursday (May 21). Westmoreland-based business operator, Marshanna Furze walked away with the coveted $1 million first place prize, with Sherine Henry placing second, and Rachel Knight third....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the launch of Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) 2026 held on Thursday (May 21) at Summit in New Kingston. CWA 2026, CARICOM

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Jamaica to Host Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, on Thursday (May 21), launched the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) 2026, CARICOM’s flagship platform for the advancement of the region’s agricultural agenda. This year, Jamaica will be hosting the event set for September 27 to October 2 at the Ocean Coral Springs Resort in Trelawny, under the theme: ‘The New...

Mighty Crown’s Masta Simon (left), from Japan, hands over donation to Projects Officer for Jamaica 4-H Clubs St. Ann branch, Tanika Allen (second left); Head of LINK UP JAJA, Natsumi Nagamura (third left); and Parish Manager for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, St. Ann branch, Tedroy Gordon, at the Social Development Commission Parish Office in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Thursday, May 14.

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Help for Young Farmers In St. Ann

A partnership between renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown and the Jamaica 4-H Clubs is helping young farmers in St. Ann recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, through the donation of agricultural supplies. Some 21 young farmers and 40 members of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs in the parish received farming supplies valued at $1 million during a handover...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

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Sixty Farm Roads to be Rehabilitated This Year

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is targeting 60 farm roads across the country’s major production zones for completion this year, under the Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during his 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate Presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13). Among the priority projects are six roads in East...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

4 weeks ago Agriculture

Gov’t Unveils Draft 10-year Agricultural Development Plan

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has completed a draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan, outlining strategies to tackle key challenges across the sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined key elements of the plan during a Post-Sectoral Engagement held on Thursday (May 14) at the Office of the Prime Minister. “This plan focuses on resilient and sustainable production...