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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

Agriculture Minister Lauds Contribution of Westmoreland to Sector

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has reaffirmed Westmoreland’s critical importance to Jamaica’s agricultural sector as the nation intensifies its focus on food security and sustainable economic growth. Addressing farmers, residents, business interests and other stakeholders at...
Director of Research and Development, Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Dr. Wayne Myrie, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
Director of Research and Development, Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Dr. Wayne Myrie, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

Coconut Farmers Urged to Practise Smart Fertilisation
St. Ann 4-H Clubs Parish Manager, Tedroy Gordon (left), engages in an activity with Clubbites from Brown’s Town Model Infant School during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs’ Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony at Brown’s Town Methodist Church on June 25. In the background (from left) are 2025 parish Leader of the Year awardee, Nicolette Fisher from Runaway Bay Primary and Infant School, and Chairman of the Parish Advisory Council, Lambert Russell.
St. Ann 4-H Clubs Parish Manager, Tedroy Gordon (left), engages in an activity with Clubbites from Brown’s Town Model Infant School during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs’ Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony at Brown’s Town Methodist Church on June 25. In the background (from left) are 2025 parish Leader of the Year awardee, Nicolette Fisher from Runaway Bay Primary and Infant School, and Chairman of the Parish Advisory Council, Lambert Russell.

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Empowering Youth to Safeguard Food Security
Product Development Agronomist at Caribbean Chemicals, Nickel Dadsy, shows a product to Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Catherine Parish Manager, Ruth Barrett, during the RADA St. Catherine Parish Show, held on June 26 at Chedwin Park Cricket Ground in Old Harbour. The event showcased RADA’s services through stakeholder exhibitions and hands-on demonstrations of agricultural best practices.
Product Development Agronomist at Caribbean Chemicals, Nickel Dadsy, shows a product to Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Catherine Parish Manager, Ruth Barrett, during the RADA St. Catherine Parish Show, held on June 26 at Chedwin Park Cricket Ground in Old Harbour. The event showcased RADA’s services through stakeholder exhibitions and hands-on demonstrations of agricultural best practices.

Photos: RADA St. Catherine Parish Show
Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Special Projects in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Courtney Cole, delivers the keynote address on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, during the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Jamaica Delegation’s 50th anniversary celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 27).
Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Special Projects in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Courtney Cole, delivers the keynote address on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, during the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Jamaica Delegation’s 50th anniversary celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 27).

Agriculture Ministry Commends IIca For 50 Years Of Transformative Partnership In Jamaica

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on Friday (June 27).
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Senate Passes Tougher Praedial Larceny Law To Safeguard Farmers

The Senate, on Friday (June 27), passed amendments to the Praedial Larceny (Prevention) Act, aimed at combatting the theft of agricultural produce, livestock and fish. Piloting the Bill, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said agriculture and aquaculture are entering a new era of productivity, production and national development. “Through our new FACE...
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Senior Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown.
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RADA Ready to Assist with Recovery Efforts During Hurricane Season

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) stands ready to assist farmers to recover from any damage suffered during the current hurricane season, says Senior Livestock Specialist at the agency, Maxine Brown. Speaking in a JIS “Get the Facts” interview, Ms. Brown said that following the passage of a system, farmers who have suffered damage should reach out to the Authority...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a sustainable farming symposium hosted by Isratech Jamaica Limited, at the entity’s headquarters in Kendal, Manchester, on Wednesday (June 25).
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Agriculture Ministry to Commence Distribution of 1,300 Irrigation Kits Friday

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will begin the distribution of 1,300 irrigation kits to farmers on Friday (June 27). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure while addressing a sustainable farming symposium, hosted by Isratech Jamaica Limited, at the entity’s  headquarters in Kendal, Manchester, on Wednesday (June 25). “Last year, we bought 1,300 irrigation kits from Isratech...
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Senior Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown.
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RADA Helping Farmers Protect Crops, Livestock During Hurricane Season

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is actively assisting farmers to secure their crops and livestock during the 2025 hurricane season. Speaking during a JIS Television Get the Facts interview, Senior Livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine Brown, said the Authority’s support goes beyond sensitisation to providing material support to enable farmers to safeguard their livelihood. “We can help you based...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), makes a presentation to an inmate during an Agricultural Day and Graduation Ceremony at the Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre in St. Catherine on Tuesday (June 24).
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Tamarind Farm Agricultural Programme Preparing Inmates for Re-entry Into Society

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, is hailing the agricultural programme at the Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre, noting that it is equipping the inmates will valuable skills for a successful return to society. “We continue to encourage the men here to acquire this skill and others to ensure that when they leave this facility...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant provides an overview of the 2025 staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the launch of the event on the Lawns of Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 18). The agricultural showcase, dubbed ‘Denbigh 71’, is set for August 1-3 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.
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Three Days of Fun, Education and Entertainment at Denbigh 71

Denbigh 71 promises to be filled with fun, education and entertainment for the entire family, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant.   “This year we will be showcasing the successes, the advancements and telling the stories,” he said, at the launch held at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 18).  “Sometimes...
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ADVISORY FROM RADA – Farmers Urged to Avoid Setting Fires as Dry, Windy Conditions Persist

In light of the current dry and windy conditions being experienced island-wide, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is issuing a strong advisory to all farmers and rural residents: desist from lighting any form of fire at this time. These weather conditions create an extremely high risk for bush fires, which can lead to severe damage to crops, property, natural...
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