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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), feeds grass into a chafing machine under direction from Deputy Chairman of Delta Supply Limited, Jonathan Swire (third left), during a tour on Saturday (August 1) of the company’s booth at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. Also participating (from left) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson; CEO of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer.

Ministry Waives Tagging for Slaughter-Ready Cattle

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced a temporary administrative measure permitting the transport of untagged, slaughter-ready cattle during August and September. The move aims to clear a significant tagging backlog and ensure cattle farmers can...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. receives eggs from Operations Manager of the Egg Farmers Association, Brittany Hamil, during the official tour on Day Three (August 2) of the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. The event was held under the theme 'Growing Forward: Cultivating a Path to a Better Jamaica'.

PM Holness Praises Farmers for Embracing Technology and Research

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), listens as Managing Director and Deputy Chairman of Delta Supply Company Limited, Jonathan Swire (right), explains the operation of a water pump on display during the official tour on day three (August 2) of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. This year's event was held under the theme 'Growing Forward: Cultivating a Path to a Better Jamaica'. Joining the tour are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (third right); Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth right), and other stakeholders.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Attends Denbigh Agricultural Show

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), engages in discussion with Manager of the Seed Certification Unit in the Plant Quarantine Branch, Alfred Barrett, about crops incorporated into the National Fruit Tree Programme during the official tour on Day Three (August 2) of the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. The event was held under the theme 'Growing Forward: Cultivating a Path to a Better Jamaica'.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Tours Denbigh Agricultural Show

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), hands over an agricultural lease to Tyrone Mortimor (second right), who has been approved to acquire land space at the Amity Hall/Bridge Agro-park, which falls under the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project. The ceremony was held on Saturday (August 1) at the Agro-Invest Corporation (AIC) Future of Jamaican Agribusiness Pavilion at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. Sharing in the moment (from left) are AIC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vivion Scully, and AIC Deputy Chairperson, Trisha Williams-Singh.

22 Leases Distributed for Amity Hall/Bridge Pen Agro-Park at Denbigh

Head of Department for the Plant, Soil Sciences and Engineering at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Seymour Webster (left), explains the benefits of sweet potato varieties to (from second left) Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; President of CASE, Dr. Derrick Deslandes; and President of the Clarendon Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Andrew Anderson. The occasion was a tour of the Youth in Agriculture Village on Saturday (August 1) at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon held under the theme

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Minister Green Urges Young Farmers to Embrace AI and Technology

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green is encouraging the youth in agriculture to utilise advancements in technology including artificial intelligence (AI) to be more efficient, productive and get better returns on their investments. He noted that while technological advancements do pose threats to certain jobs, food production will always require the human element. “One of the messages...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (left) share in conversation about the juices produced at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), during a tour of the Youth in Agriculture Village on Saturday (August 1) at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. The event was held under the theme

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Photos: Minister Green Tours Youth In Agriculture Village At Denbigh

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (left) share in conversation about the juices produced at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), during a tour of the Youth in Agriculture Village on...

Senior Plant Protection Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Apiculture Unit, Gregory Lynch.

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Agriculture Ministry Pushes Queen Bee Rearing Among Beekeepers

The Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Mining is intensifying efforts to ramp up queen bee rearing among apiculturists. The island’s bee population was severely affected by Hurricane Melissa, which has resulted in a shortage of locally produced honey. Speaking in an interview with JIS News at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon recently, Senior Plant Protection Officer...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks during the handover ceremony for more than 240,000 packets of organic, non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) seeds donated by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) on Thursday (July 30) at the Bodles Agricultural Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Valued at $120 million, the donation is expected to support the agriculture sector’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Melissa.

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Agriculture Ministry Receives $120m Seed Donation From AFJ

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has received a donation of more than 240,000 packets of organic, non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) seeds from the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ). Valued at $120 million (approximately US$750,000), the donation comprises a variety of seeds, including tomatoes, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, onions, lettuce, herbs and ornamental flowers. The donation represents a significant...

The 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Food Show, will be held from July 31 to August 2 at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.

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Post-Hurricane Denbigh A Massive Showcase of Resilience

The 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show will be a massive, resilient comeback event this year, following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. With the category-five hurricane devastating local crops and forcing the cancellation of the regular parish-level shows, all resources and exhibits have been pooled into this single flagship event, providing a stronger combined effort from...

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) is inviting Jamaicans to attend the 72nd Staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, being held at the Denbigh Showgrounds in Clarendon from July 31 to August 2.

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Persons Encouraged to Support Denbigh Agricultural Show

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) is inviting Jamaicans across the country to attend the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon. Denbigh 2026 is scheduled for July 31 to August 2 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, and the activities will showcase the work of farmers, agro-processors and stakeholders in the sector. Public Relations...

Public Relations Specialist with the National Irrigation Commission, Christeen Forbes, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank at the Agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.

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NIC Commits to Reducing Barriers to Assist Farmers

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) has reiterated its commitment to reducing barriers to entry for persons wishing to get involved in farming. The Commission is responsible for delivering irrigation services through its schemes across the island. Public Relations Specialist with the Commission, Christeen Forbes, said water is crucial to agriculture, and when persons entering the sector have no clear and...