The police are reminding individuals selling livestock, particularly cattle, to ensure that they are tagged under the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS). Designed to combat praedial larceny, the NAITS incorporates information on an animal’s identity, ownership, geographical location and movement activity. It involves tagging animals with unique identifiers and issuing a passport, which enables farmers to properly track...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is developing a plan to make fuel more affordable and accessible to fishers across Jamaica. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during the handover ceremony for boats and engines at the Black River office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13)....

The 71st staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show has been hailed as a significant success, fulfilling its mandate in highlighting the strength and resilience of Jamaica’s agricultural sector. Speaking to JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organising entity, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, said that the three-day event effectively showcased the theme, ‘A...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will commence full renovation works on the Black River Fish Market in St. Elizabeth this week, to improve facilities for vendors and enhance the overall market environment. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, in an interview with JIS News, said the project will include repainting, deep cleaning, and other improvements to create a more...

Fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland have received boats and engines from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, under its new Fisheries Incentive Programme, aimed at supporting the next generation of fishers and strengthening Jamaica’s food security. Addressing the handover ceremony at the office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in Black River, on August 13, Portfolio Minister, Hon....

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reaching more farmers through education and training. Acting Manager for Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Hartnell Campbell, said that the agency is connecting with farmers through technology and face-to-face meetings. He said that the team has been “going parish by parish, district by district”, to engage with farmers, hear their concerns and provide...

Principal of Knockalva Polytechnic College Natalie Thompson has expressed gratitude for the support the institution has received from the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. “We are receiving support as we speak at unprecedented levels from the Ministry. We are really grateful and thankful for the attention that we are being given,” Mrs. Thompson stated. She was addressing a...