Scores of small poultry farmers from communities in Porus, Manchester, have received crucial support to boost production and earnings. They benefited from training under the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP), managed by the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), which aims to boost sustainable agriculture in mining communities. The workshop, held at the Porus Community Centre on May 5, targeted farmers from...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), has been extending support to small cattle farmers by providing shelter solutions for their animals. “There is a drive to ensure that what we call ‘cow comfort’ is taken into account in the design of the modern dairy… to ensure that the cows are [kept] cool....

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 Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He was addressing the Comeback Coops initiative in the Parottee community in St....

 

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, says the Government is moving to establish a pension scheme for farmers as part of a broader push to ensure they receive full social protection comparable to other professions. Speaking at the Ministry’s ‘Thank-A-Farmer’ Wellness Fair, held at Harmony Beach Park in St. James on April 30, the Minister said the...

Government is modernising the agricultural sector with significant focus on technology adoption, infrastructure development, and training to boost productivity and build resilience. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, noted that Jamaica has secured approximately US$50 million in grant funding from the Green Climate Fund, which will be invested in several initiatives over the next five to six...