A customer service hotline has been established for the agricultural and fisheries sectors to report damage and needs. Persons can call 888-Ask-RADA which is 888-275-7232. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press conference held at Jamaica House on July 17. “You can call to deal with RADA (Rural Agricultural Development Authority)...

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is currently working to restore irrigation services to customers impacted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Public Relations Specialist with the NIC, Christeen Forbes, told JIS News in an interview today (July 16) that the Commission has since restored irrigation services to most schemes in the three regions, with all systems in...

The Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) is reporting the loss of 34,000 litres of cow’s milk as a result of the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Data was collected through an islandwide Impact Assessment following the hurricane. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the JDDB, Devon Sayers, told JIS News that farm visits were done on July 4 at...

A farmers’ rehabilitation fund has been launched to provide support for farmers most affected by Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island on July 3. The fund aims to raise $20 million and was launched by the United Way of Jamaica, in collaboration with the Government and Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining; the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS); ScotiaBank Canada; Seprod...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), consults with Coconut Industry Board (CIB) Chairman, Christopher Gentles, during the recent Coconut Growers Annual General Meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers to maintain their drains and ditches to help remove excess water from their farms. This step is critical to the recovery process, as excess water can leave plants (especially their roots) susceptible to rotting and spikes in pest populations. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with RADA, Francine Webb, told...

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) is urging registered farmers to reach out to Advisory Officers within their region to report damage to farms, caused by Hurricane Beryl. General Manager of the Board, Shaun Cameron, told JIS News today (July 9), that with telecommunications down and persons without power across sections of the country, farmers should reach out where they can...

The 2024 staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, which has been dubbed ‘Denbigh 70’, will showcase the plethora of investment opportunities in the agricultural sector. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, said the event will provide crucial information for business creation and expansion. “We will be pitching the agriculture prospectus to...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, looks at what remains of a once sturdy greenhouse in St. Elizabeth. Occasion was an assessment tour of farms in the parish on Saturday (July 6) by the Minister and several representatives from agencies within the Ministry.