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Director, Mona Food Village, Jabari Robinson.

Mona Food Village to Showcase Student Entrepreneurs

The University of the West Indies (UWI) will be hosting the Mona Food Village on Friday, March 27, at the Taylor Hall Lawn from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m., aimed at showcasing student entrepreneurs. The student-led event will offer space...

College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) past student, Anthony Bogle (third left) and CASE President, Dr. Derrick Deslandes (second right) join others in cutting the ribbon to mark the dedication and relaunch of the Denna Bogle Computer Laboratory at the institution on March 19. Also pictured is Tanya Sinclair (right), Community Relations Education Officer for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.

CASE Gets Cutting-Edge AI Technology

Principal Director in the Agricultural Marketing Information and Incentives Branch (AMIIB), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Kevin Condappa, addresses a JIS Think Tank on March 20 at the agency's Television Department in Kingston.

Consumers Urged to Report Price Gouging on Eggs

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

Proactive Approach to Prepare Agricultural Sector for Hurricane Season

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

Agriculture Continues to Rebound with Support from Ministry

Banana Board’s Tiamhoi Moss (left) and Parish Manager of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), St. Elizabeth, Mark Lee, hand over a bag of fertiliser to farmer, Fay Rodney, during the distribution and training session at the St. Elizabeth’s RADA Parish Office in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, March 12.

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Banana and Plantain Farmers In St. Elizabeth Receive Fertiliser and Training

About 100 banana and plantain farmers in St. Elizabeth have received fertiliser to boost their recovery from Hurricane Melissa, following a hands-on training session to build agricultural resilience in the parish. The event was held at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Parish Office in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on March 12 and formed part of the Government’s ongoing Hurricane...

Team Leader of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Food Product Development Unit, Dr. Grace-Ann Junor.

2 weeks ago AgricultureScience

RADA Officers Gain New Skills to Support Food Processors

Officers of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are now better equipped to support food producers across Jamaica, following a recent training workshop hosted by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). The session, led by Team Leader of the SRC’s Food Product Development Unit, Dr. Grace-Ann Junor, focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of food additives and their safe application in food...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony for the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) Roots Resilience Parametric Insurance Programme, held on Monday (March 9) at the GK General Insurance office in New Kingston.

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Farmers and Fishers to Gain Expanded Coverage Under GK Weather Protect Programme

Farmers and fishers insured under the GraceKennedy (GK) Weather Protection Programme are set to benefit from expanded support, following strategic adjustments to the framework of the insurance scheme. One major update is the transition of the parametric scheme to year-round coverage against hurricane winds, excess rainfall, and drought, eliminating the need for farmers to reapply each season. Additionally, payout thresholds...

Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Data Entry Clerk, Wayne Breckenridge (centre), assists a farmer with the registration process for a Farmer Identification Card during Tuesday’s (March 10) RADA Connect event in Cedar Valley, St. Thomas. Beside him, RADA Telephone Operator, Latoya Burke, attends to another client.

3 weeks ago Agriculture

Farmers In St. Thomas ‘Connect’ with RADA Support

Farmers in several rural communities in St. Thomas gained direct access to agricultural services and technical support during the latest staging of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Connect initiative in Cedar Valley. The outreach activity was held at Bethel Gap Square on Tuesday (March 10), and catered to residents from Ness Castle, Bethel, Cedar Grove, Penlyne Castle, Monkland, Albion...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left, second row), joins a photo opportunity as Hi-Pro presents a symbolic cheque to members of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) during the Roots Resilience Parametric Insurance Programme handover ceremony, held on Monday (March 9) at GraceKennedy (GK) General Insurance Company’s New Kingston office. Also pictured (from left) are Hi-Pro Vice-President, Colonel (Ret’d) Jamie Ogilvie; JNRWP Executive Board Member, Marva Allen-Simms; GK General Insurance Client and Partner Services Manager, Orette Duncan; GK Group’s Head of General Insurance, Tammara Glaves-Hucey; CARE Caribbean Humanitarian Response Lead, Jonathan Arogeti; GK General Insurance Assistant General Manager for Client and Partner Services, Andrea Muir-Gibbs; and JNRWP Consultant, Christopher Chinapoo. The initiative will benefit 120 women producers, supported by a US$65,000 pledge from CARE International and a $900,000 commitment from Hi-Pro, and is facilitated through the GK Weather Protection Programme.

3 weeks ago Agriculture

120 Rural Women Farmers Insured Against Extreme Weather

One hundred and twenty members of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) are set to benefit from critical insurance coverage to shield their livelihoods against extreme weather. Through a partnership between Hi-Pro and CARE International, these producers will gain protection under the Roots Resilience Parametric Insurance Programme. The initiative is supported by a US$65,000 pledge from CARE International...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green is flanked by State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (left) and Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (right) as he addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee on Friday (March 6) at Gordon House.

4 weeks ago Agriculture

Vegetable Oversupply not Caused by Importation

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green says that the oversupply of certain crops on the market is not due to the importation of vegetables. “None of the vegetable line glut are due to importation, absolutely not. No tomato, no lettuce, no cabbage, nothing like that,” Minister Green said. He was addressing the sitting of the Standing Finance...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green responds to questions during the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Friday (March 6). He is flanked by State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence (right).

4 weeks ago Agriculture

Broiler Chicken Supply to Stabilise This Month

The country should begin seeing an increase in the availability of broiler chickens later this month, after sections of Jamaica experienced a shortage in the product during February. The announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, as he responded to questions on Friday (March 6) during the sitting of the Standing of Finance Committee...