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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

Agriculture Ministry Preparing For Dry Season

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has commenced preparations for the upcoming dry season. In an interview with JIS News, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that following a recent meeting of the Ministry’s newly formed Drought Mitigation Committee, several...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses farmers at the Albert High School in Southern Trelawny, following a tour of farms and agricultural lands in the area, on January 22.

Committee Established To Develop National Yam Strategy

Agriculture Ministry To Regularise Former Sugar Cane Lands In Parnassus

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (2nd right), looks at strawberries reaped by Cecil Rope (second left) on is farm in Rock Spring, South Trelawny, during a tour of the area on Friday (Jan. 22). Others (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence; and Executive Director of the Rural Agriculture Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson.

Gov’t in Talks With Insurance Companies to Provide Coverage for Farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), aboard the backhoe that was handed over to the St. Elizabeth Office of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) during a ceremony held at the Holland Estate in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 15).

RADA Receives Equipment

Chief Technical Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson. (File Photo)

6 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t Committed To Increasing Irrigation Services To Boost Agricultural Production

Chief Technical Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson, says the Government is committed to increasing access to irrigation services in order to ensure a competitive and productive agricultural sector. “The Government of Jamaica is cognisant that the role of irrigation and water management in increasing food production is essential...

6 years ago Agriculture

Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit Steps Up Campaign

In its continued drive to increase and spread knowledge about the devastating impact of the theft of agricultural produce on the country’s farmers, communities and economy, the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit has launched its essay and jingle competition. The competition, which closes on January 31, is geared towards young Jamaicans aged nine to 18. Entries should be submitted to plpu@moa.gov.jm...

(L-R), Marlene Porter, Manager of Agribusiness, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, President of JAMPRO, Kaci Fennell, Entrepreneur and Content Creator, Rupert Frith, Coffee Senior Compliance Officer, JACRA, and Norman Naar, VP of Sales and Promotions, JAMPRO, enjoy a cup of coffee at Cannonball Cafe in Sovereign North, Kingston.

6 years ago Agriculture

PHOTOS: Jamaica Celebrates Blue Mountain Coffee

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), pets a chick handed to him by Vice President, Hi-Pro Division, Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie (ret’d) during the handover of input supplies to farmers at the Jamaica Broilers Limited headquarters in McCook’s Pen, St. Catherine, on December 16. The company donated 20,000 baby chicks and 1,000 bags of broiler ration to farmers who were affected by flood damage.

6 years ago AgricultureFisheries

PHOTOS: Minister Green. Receives Input Supplies for Farmers From HI-PRO

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), pets a chick handed to him by Vice President, Hi-Pro Division, Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie (ret’d) during the handover of input supplies to farmers at the Jamaica Broilers Limited headquarters in McCook’s Pen, St. Catherine, on December 16. The company donated 20,000 baby chicks and 1,000 bags...

Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake.

6 years ago AgricultureYouth

Technical Assistance for Youth Farmers

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs has been providing technical assistance primarily to youth farmers to help them to overcome various challenges, while introducing them to proper farming techniques. In a recent interview with JIS News, Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake, said the technical assistance provided by his organisation would enhance the work of extension officers and the services...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), has a close look at pellets used to grow freshwater fish, while on a tour of the Longville Park Farms in Clarendon on Monday (December 28). Owner of the facility, Donovan Bunting (left), highlights the features of the pellets, while Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Courtney Cole (second left), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Michael Pryce, look on.

6 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Targets Increased Production and Consumption of Tilapia

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be embarking on a campaign next year aimed at increasing the production and consumption of tilapia as part of measures to grow the aquaculture industry. Making the disclosure after a tour of the Longville Park Farms in Clarendon on Monday (December 28), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, noted that enormous opportunities exist for...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), examines a bag of peppers during a tour of the J Wray and Nephew Limited Farmers’ Market earlier this year at the company’s Spanish Town Road address, St. Andrew. Care packages were distributed to 286 bartenders employed to the spirits company and its affiliates. Also pictured are Director of Marketing, Jamaica and the Caribbean, J Wray and Nephew, Marsha Lumley (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson.

6 years ago Agriculture

Government Partners With FAO to Support Farmers

The Government has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), to continue supporting farmers through the Buy-Back Programme. The initiative aims to purchase excess produce from farmers and assist those who are unable to sell excess produce due to the downturn in hotel operations caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe. The assistance programme also...