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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Mount Olive Farm Road in St. Andrew recently. Joining him (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter; Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew and State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Councillor for the Lawrence Tavern Division, John Myers; Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson and other members of the community.

Mount Olive Farm Road Rehabilitated

The Mount Olive Farm Road in West Rural St. Andrew has been rehabilitated at a cost of $16 million and is expected to improve access for farmers and residents in the community. The 560-metre roadway is now equipped with proper...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (third right), cut the ribbon at a handover ceremony for four tractors donated to Jamaica by the EU, today (October 9), at Kingston Industrial Agencies (KIA) on Spanish Town Road in Kingston. Others pictured (from left) are Deputy Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Claire Bernard; Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter, and Sales Manager at KIA, Stephen Henriques.

EU Donates Four Tractors to Help Farmers Boost Production

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine various coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint observance of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 1). The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of the coffee and cocoa industries.

State Minister Witter Urges Stronger Partnerships to Boost Coffee and Cocoa Sectors

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and President of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association, Hanif Brown, are in discussion, at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held recently at St. John Bosco in Hatfield, Manchester. The event featured discussions on the industry's growth, support from partners, and opportunities for farmers.

PHOTOS: Minister Green Attends Jamaica Pig Farmers Association’s AGM

Stakeholders Celebrate Coffee and Cocoa Days at Emancipation Park

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s Strategic Planning Retreat on September 25 at the Ocean Coral Springs Resort in Trelawny.

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Essex Valley Irrigation Project at 90 Per Cent Completion

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Essex Valley irrigation project in St. Elizabeth is at 90 per cent completion. “We’re in the final stretch. We’ve laid all the pipelines, upgraded road networks, and cleared areas for housing and related infrastructure. “The last stage is the installation of the pumps. Four of the six pumps are...

Developers of the ‘AgriConnect’ mobile application accept their $40,000 cash prize from Chairman of the National Youth in Agriculture Committee, Joseph Small (right), and Director of Field Services at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Garfield Ewart (second right), after being named winners of the 2025 National Youth in Agriculture competition in the mobile app category. The award was presented during the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held in May Pen, Clarendon, in August. The winning team comprises (from left) Livingston Mitchell, Ackeem Messam, Davado Evans, and Khrisean Stewart—all students of the Amber HEART Academy in Stony Hill, St Andrew, where they are pursuing studies in Mobile App Development.

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National Youth in Agriculture Winners to Launch ‘Agriconnect’ App by 2026

‘AgriConnect’, a new mobile application (app) that gives farmers direct access to customers, is expected to come on stream by 2026. The app was developed by a four-member team—Khrisean Stewart, Davado Evans, Ackeem Messam, and Livingston Mitchell—who were crowned the 2025 National Youth in Agriculture winners in the mobile app category at the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

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Government Takes Steps to Unlock Potential of Goat Farming and Aquaculture

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is taking strategic steps to unlock the potential of both goat farming and aquaculture, two subsectors with strong local and international demand. “We are already importing about 70 per cent of what we consume in goat meat. It is a billion-dollar industry, and that is why the Government...

Plant Pathologist with the Coconut Industry Board, Dr. Wayne Myrie.

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Coconut Farmers Urged to Report Bud Rot

The Coconut industry Board (CIB) is urging coconut farmers to report incidents of bud rot on their farms. Caused by the Phytophthora palmivora pathogen, bud rot is a fungal disease, that attacks the terminal bud of a coconut palm, leading to the rotting of surrounding tissues and ultimately the death of the tree. Plant Pathologist with the CIB, Dr. Wayne...

Caption: Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the recent Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, on September 19, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

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Agriculture Minister Commits to Transforming Lives of Sector Stakeholders

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has committed to redoubling the Ministry’s effort to transform the lives of Jamaicans, particularly those engaged in portfolio activities. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Minister Green said this is an exciting time for those sectors. “I think we have to be at the heart of the growth agenda...

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Agricultural Sector Showing Resilience – Minister Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says Jamaica’s agricultural sector continues to show resilience, despite experiencing setbacks. Speaking on Friday (September 19) at the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, Mr. Green said despite the shocks, the sector has maintained growth. “Our farmers and fishers continue to...

Managing Director, Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), Donna Marie Howe, delivers remarks during the welcome reception of the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), which was held on Wednesday (September 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

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JBM Announces Plans for Strategic Agro-park Development in St. Ann

Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) has announced plans to invest in the agriculture sector through the development of a new agro-park in St. Ann. The announcement was made by Managing Director, Donna Marie Howe, during Wednesday’s (September 17) welcome reception for the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Addressing attendees, Ms....