According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the Hurricane Beryl continues to strengthen as it moves westerly into the Caribbean. Banana and plantain farmers are been advised to implement the following practices to minimize the impact of the hurricane associated with heavy rains and high winds: o Clear all main drains to allow the free flow of water...

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the Hurricane Beryl continues to strengthen as it moves westerly into the Caribbean. The Rural Agricultural Development Authority is issuing the following hurricane preparedness tips for farmers: Crops and Fruit Trees o Reap mature crops where possible o Clear drains o Remove irrigation lines and equipment and store in areas secure...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging livestock owners to be proactive in preventing heat stress in their animals. According to the University of Minnesota, heat stress occurs when animals generate and absorb more heat than they can easily get rid of by respiration, sweating and air blowing. Senior livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine Brown, told JIS News that...

Nine small ruminant farmers across the country are benefiting from a project facilitated through partnership between the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Langston University in Oklahoma, United States. The Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, valued at US$30,000, began in May. The initiative also involves collaboration with the College of Agriculture, Science and Education...

The upcoming Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, is attracting a record number of interests from potential exhibitors, according to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. “In terms of exhibits and people asking questions to be exhibitors, we are already at 20 per cent above the requests that we got last year. Denbigh is looking extremely good,”...

Jamaican Diaspora investors have been showing interest in the recently launched Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) project, which aims to improve crop production in St Catherine and Clarendon. The project, being supported by the Government of Jamaica, the United Kingdom (UK) Caribbean Infrastructure Development Fund and the Caribbean Development Bank (CBD), will revitalise more than 795 hectares of lands with...

The Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has unveiled the ‘Eat Jamaican Global Campaign’, aimed at promoting the consumption of authentic Jamaican food worldwide. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, launched the initiative on June 18 at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall,...