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Farm Attendant at the HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park location, Morelan Noad, poses with a Jamaica Black cow, at the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 1.
Farm Attendant at the HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park location, Morelan Noad, poses with a Jamaica Black cow, at the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 1.

Farmers Urged to Invest in Livestock Through Ebony Park Location

The HEART/NSTA Trust is encouraging farmers to invest in livestock farming through its institution. The Ebony Park HEART/NSTA Trust Academy in Toll Gate, Clarendon, is the only location that facilitates agri-livestock courses. Farm Attendant at the Ebony Park location, Morelan...
Senior Plant Protection Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Apiculture Unit, Gregory Lynch, stands before a table stacked with honey, at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh, Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showgrounds in Clarendon, recently.
Senior Plant Protection Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Apiculture Unit, Gregory Lynch, stands before a table stacked with honey, at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh, Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showgrounds in Clarendon, recently.

Jamaicans Urged to Help Sustain the Bee Population
Deputy Chairman of Delta Supply Limited, Jonathan Swire (left), explains the operation of a water pump to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), during a tour of the company’s booth at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday (August 1). Also photographed are (from second left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant; CEO of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Garnet Edmondson; and JAS Regional Manager, Denver Thorpe.
Deputy Chairman of Delta Supply Limited, Jonathan Swire (left), explains the operation of a water pump to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), during a tour of the company’s booth at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday (August 1). Also photographed are (from second left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant; CEO of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Garnet Edmondson; and JAS Regional Manager, Denver Thorpe.

Drought Mitigation Programme Gets Additional $60 Million to Assist Farmers
Deputy Parish Manager at St. Mary Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dr. Dailion Robinson-White, speaks during the recent Environmental and Physical Planning Committee meeting at the St. Mary Muncipal Corporation.
Deputy Parish Manager at St. Mary Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dr. Dailion Robinson-White, speaks during the recent Environmental and Physical Planning Committee meeting at the St. Mary Muncipal Corporation.

RADA Parish Office in St. Mary Targets Farmers with Irrigation Systems
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) presents a trophy to National Champion Woman Farmer, Shermaine Fong, during the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 2.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) presents a trophy to National Champion Woman Farmer, Shermaine Fong, during the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 2.

Number of Women in Agriculture Has Increased Over Past Decade – PM

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), feeds grass into a chafing machine under direction from Deputy Chairman of Delta Supply Limited, Jonathan Swire (third left), during a tour on Saturday (August 1) of the company’s booth at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. Also participating (from left) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson; CEO of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer.
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Ministry Waives Tagging for Slaughter-Ready Cattle

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced a temporary administrative measure permitting the transport of untagged, slaughter-ready cattle during August and September. The move aims to clear a significant tagging backlog and ensure cattle farmers can generate income for the back-to-school period. Minister Green made the announcement on Saturday (August 1) at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. receives eggs from Operations Manager of the Egg Farmers Association, Brittany Hamil, during the official tour on Day Three (August 2) of the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. The event was held under the theme
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PM Holness Praises Farmers for Embracing Technology and Research

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the resilience of Jamaica’s farmers, commending their increasing adoption of technology and research-driven practices to boost productivity, improve yields and enhance agricultural output. Speaking at the official ceremony for the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Sunday (August 2), following a...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), engages in discussion with Manager of the Seed Certification Unit in the Plant Quarantine Branch, Alfred Barrett, about crops incorporated into the National Fruit Tree Programme during the official tour on Day Three (August 2) of the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. The event was held under the theme
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PHOTOS: Prime Minister Tours Denbigh Agricultural Show

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), engages in discussion with Manager of the Seed Certification Unit in the Plant Quarantine Branch, Alfred Barrett, about crops incorporated into the National Fruit Tree Programme during the official tour on Day Three (August 2) of the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. The event was...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), hands over an agricultural lease to Tyrone Mortimor (second right), who has been approved to acquire land space at the Amity Hall/Bridge Agro-park, which falls under the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project. The ceremony was held on Saturday (August 1) at the Agro-Invest Corporation (AIC) Future of Jamaican Agribusiness Pavilion at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. Sharing in the moment (from left) are AIC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vivion Scully, and AIC Deputy Chairperson, Trisha Williams-Singh.
Agriculture

22 Leases Distributed for Amity Hall/Bridge Pen Agro-Park at Denbigh

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining on Saturday (August 1) handed over 22 agricultural leases to approved investors in the Amity Hall/Bridge Pen Agro-Park, under the second phase of the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project. The ceremony was hosted by the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) during the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May...
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Head of Department for the Plant, Soil Sciences and Engineering at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Seymour Webster (left), explains the benefits of sweet potato varieties to (from second left) Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; President of CASE, Dr. Derrick Deslandes; and President of the Clarendon Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Andrew Anderson. The occasion was a tour of the Youth in Agriculture Village on Saturday (August 1) at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon held under the theme
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Minister Green Urges Young Farmers to Embrace AI and Technology

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green is encouraging the youth in agriculture to utilise advancements in technology including artificial intelligence (AI) to be more efficient, productive and get better returns on their investments. He noted that while technological advancements do pose threats to certain jobs, food production will always require the human element. “One of the messages...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (left) share in conversation about the juices produced at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), during a tour of the Youth in Agriculture Village on Saturday (August 1) at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. The event was held under the theme
Agriculture

Photos: Minister Green Tours Youth In Agriculture Village At Denbigh

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (left) share in conversation about the juices produced at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), during a tour of the Youth in Agriculture Village on...
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