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Senior Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown.
Senior Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown.

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...
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).
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).

Tamarind Farm Agricultural Programme Preparing Inmates for Re-entry Into Society
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.
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.

Three Days of Fun, Education and Entertainment at Denbigh 71
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the $3-million gear shed and bathroom facilities at the Black River Fishing Beach in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday, June 18. He is joined by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (second right); Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy (centre), vendors and other stakeholders.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the $3-million gear shed and bathroom facilities at the Black River Fishing Beach in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday, June 18. He is joined by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (second right); Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy (centre), vendors and other stakeholders.

Facilities at Black River Fishing Beach Upgraded
Director of Research and Development at the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Dr. Wayne Myrie, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (June 19), at the agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.
Director of Research and Development at the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Dr. Wayne Myrie, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (June 19), at the agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

Coconut Sector Benefits From Transformative Work of CIB

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AgriculturePress Release

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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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address at the launch of the 2025 staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show held on the Lawns of Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 18). The three-day event, under the theme ‘A New Era: Overcoming Challenges, Building Resilience, Securing Our Future’, will be held from August 1-3 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.
Agriculture

Farmers Must Be Front and Centre at Denbigh 71 – Minister Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has charged Denbigh organisers to ensure that farmers are “front and centre” at this year's staging of the annual agricultural, industrial and food show, with activities that cater to their development. ‘Denbigh 71’ will be held from August 1 to 3 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon. Speaking at...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 17).
Agriculture

House Passes Praedial Larceny Act Amendments to Combat Agricultural Theft

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 17), passed amendments to the Praedial Larceny Act, aimed at combatting the theft of agricultural produce, livestock and fish. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who piloted the legislation, stated that, upon enactment, the Bill will strengthen the penalties for offences committed under the Act or those outlined in its...
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Programme Manager for the Seed and Nursery Certification Programme within the Plant Quarantine and Produce Inspection Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Alfred Barrett, provides an update on the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica Project,’ during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.
Agriculture

Jamaica Receives FAO Support in Drafting Seed Regulations for Hot Peppers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has received support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in drafting of seed regulations to strengthen the production of hot peppers in Jamaica. The regulations are being developed as part of the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica Project’. Speaking with JIS...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the launch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) at the JCF’s Tactical Training Academy in Kingston on June 13.
AgricultureNational Security

Gov’t Allocates $300m to Strengthen Agricultural Crime Prevention

The Government has allocated $300 million to train and deploy Agricultural Wardens islandwide, to curb praedial larceny and other agricultural crimes. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during the launch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) at the JCF’s Tactical Training Academy in Kingston on June 13. Mr. Green...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages with participants in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, during a graduation ceremony on Friday (June 13) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
AgricultureYouth

Agriculture Ministry Looking to Scale Up Training under RYEEP

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is looking to ramp up the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) to reach at least 1,000 participants over the next three years. This is an increase over the 360 young people who have benefited from the programme over the previous three-year cycle. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure while addressing...
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