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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (second right) pauses for a photo with (from left) President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies (ABS) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lawrence Madden; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JAS, Derron Grant; Fidelity Motors Limited General Manager, Deborah Stewart; Restaurants of Jamaica Marketing Manager, Andrei Roper; and 2nd Vice President of the Kingston and St. Andrew ABS/JAS, Trevor Bernard. Occasion was the launch of ‘Agrofest 2025’ on Friday (April 25), at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens complex in Kingston. Agrofest will be held on Saturday, May 31 under the theme: ‘Grow What You Eat… Eat What You Grow’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (second right) pauses for a photo with (from left) President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies (ABS) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lawrence Madden; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JAS, Derron Grant; Fidelity Motors Limited General Manager, Deborah Stewart; Restaurants of Jamaica Marketing Manager, Andrei Roper; and 2nd Vice President of the Kingston and St. Andrew ABS/JAS, Trevor Bernard. Occasion was the launch of ‘Agrofest 2025’ on Friday (April 25), at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens complex in Kingston. Agrofest will be held on Saturday, May 31 under the theme: ‘Grow What You Eat… Eat What You Grow’.

‘AGROFEST 2025’ To Highlight Farmers’ Contribution To National Development

The 29th staging of the Jamaica Agricultural Society’s (JAS) Agrofest promises to highlight and celebrate the innovation and invaluable contribution of farmers to national development. The event, which involves  partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the Rural...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Adrew Holness (third left), opens the valve for an irrigation system at the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, on April 23. Observing are Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (fifth left).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Adrew Holness (third left), opens the valve for an irrigation system at the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, on April 23. Observing are Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (fifth left).

PM Commissions Irrigation System to Serve Agro Park in Clarendon
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), shows off a bunch of green plantains while touring booths at the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial Show, held at the Montpelier Show Ground in St. James, on Monday, April 21. He is joined by (from left) President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Owen Dobson; President of the St. James Branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris; and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), shows off a bunch of green plantains while touring booths at the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial Show, held at the Montpelier Show Ground in St. James, on Monday, April 21. He is joined by (from left) President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Owen Dobson; President of the St. James Branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris; and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Montpelier Research Station to Be Renovated
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the official opening and handing over of the newly rehabilitated Mendez Town farm road in Lime Tree, South Trelawny on Thursday, April 17. Listening (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter; Mayor of Falmouth, Collen Gager; and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the official opening and handing over of the newly rehabilitated Mendez Town farm road in Lime Tree, South Trelawny on Thursday, April 17. Listening (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter; Mayor of Falmouth, Collen Gager; and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

Mendez Town Farm Road Rehabilitated
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), shares a moment with the Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ 2025 Girl and Boy of the Year, Octavia Robinson of Marymount High School in St. Mary and Dwight Henry of Knox College in Clarendon. Occasion was the National Achievement Expo at the Denbigh 4-H Centre in Clarendon on Wednesday (April 16).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), shares a moment with the Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ 2025 Girl and Boy of the Year, Octavia Robinson of Marymount High School in St. Mary and Dwight Henry of Knox College in Clarendon. Occasion was the National Achievement Expo at the Denbigh 4-H Centre in Clarendon on Wednesday (April 16).

National School Garden Programme Gets $20-Million Injection

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), pets a cow during a tour of booths and animal enclosures at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show in St. James in 2023. Accompanying Mr. Witter is Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (centre) and President, St. James Association of Branch Societies, JAS, Glendon Harris.
Agriculture

42nd Annual Montpelier Agricultural Show on Easter Monday

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) is encouraging persons to come out for the 42nd staging of the Montpelier Agricultural Show on Monday (April 21). The Montpelier Showgrounds in St. James will open from 8:00 a.m. for the Easter Monday event, which will run until midnight, showcasing the best in agriculture in the western region. Speaking with JIS News on Tuesday...
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Legal Counsel with the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Scheree Miller, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (April 10), at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.
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JACRA Urges Stakeholders to Get Licensed

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) is urging unregulated stakeholders operating in specific agricultural sectors to get licensed. JACRA is the regulatory body responsible for coconut, cocoa, coffee, ginger, nutmeg, pimento, and turmeric, and is empowered by the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority Act, 2017. The Act requires that persons must have a JACRA licence respective to their sector,...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the Ministry’s projects during Wednesday’s (April 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Agriculture

Essex Valley Cold Storage Facility to Open Doors in June

Farmers and agro-processors could have cold storage access as early as June 2025 when the Essex Valley cold storage unit in St. Elizabeth is slated for completion. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, informed that he recently toured the site, which is expected to be the largest government-owned cold storage facility, occupying more than 3,000 square feet....
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks during Wednesday’s (April 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Agriculture

Cabinet Approves 20 Per Cent Vehicle Concession Expansion for Farmers

Cabinet has approved expanding the categories of vehicles eligible for a 20 per cent duty concession for farmers. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during Wednesday’s (April 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The policy adjustment was initially announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his 2025/26 Budget Debate...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks at the launch of this year’s Farmers’ Month, at the Craighton Estate Great House in Irish Town, St. Andrew, on Thursday (April 3), under the theme ‘Celebrating our Food Heroes’. The event included the launch of the ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign, which will run for the month of April.
Agriculture

Direct Support for Farmers From $1.2-billion Allocation

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has reiterated its commitment to the agricultural sector, with the allocation of $1.2 billion to the Production and Productivity Programme, to provide direct support to farmers.   Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure at the launch of the ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign, which is designed to increase the public’s appreciation and support...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks at the launch of this year’s Farmers’ Month at the Craighton Estate Great House in Irish Town, St. Andrew, on Thursday (April 3), under the theme ‘Celebrating our Food Heroes’ The event included the launch of the ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign, which will run for the month of April.
Agriculture

‘Thank A Farmer’ Campaign Launched

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is collaborating with the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) on a ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign aimed at increasing public awareness and showing appreciation and support for the country’s farmers. The initiative was launched during a ceremony on Thursday (April 3) at Craighton Estate Great House in Irish Town, St. Andrew, to mark the start...
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Inverness Primary and Infant School student, Kamesha Williams, engages in a public speaking event during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Annual Parish Achievement Day and Exposition 2025, held at Marcus Garvey Technical High School on Thursday, March 27. She placed first in the category.
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Schools in St. Ann Take Part in 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Day and Exposition

Marcus Garvey Technical High School in St. Ann was abuzz with activities as it hosted the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Annual Parish Achievement Day and Exposition 2025, on Thursday, March 27. Among the schools that participated were Inverness Primary and Infant, Brown’s Town Primary, Clapham Primary, Marcus Garvey Technical High, Ferncourt High, York Castle High, Discovery Bay High, and Ocho...
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