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Programme Manager for the Seed and Nursery Certification Programme in the Plant Quarantine and Produce Inspection Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Alfred Barrett, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, Kingston.

Improvement Expected in Quality and Availability of Certified Pepper Seeds

The highly anticipated Seed Certification and Quality Control System, developed under the Hot Pepper Value Chain Project, is expected to improve the quality, traceability and availability of certified pepper seeds in Jamaica. The seed database is one of the flagship...

Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron, makes a presentation during a recent town hall at the Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary.

Coconut Industry Board Targeting Youth for Knowledge Transfer

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, outlines the Ministry’s plans during a recent Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.

Agriculture Ministry Moves to Address Lobster Oversupply with Year-Round Sales Pilot

A wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables are on display at the Hanover Agricultural Show held at Watson Taylor Park in Lucea, Friday, May 30.

Youth in Agriculture Policy Advanced

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), receives samples of canned conch from Jamaica Conch Cluster (JCC) Lead, Roderick Francis, during Thursday’s (May 29) closing-out ceremony for the two-year JCC Project at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Kingston office. In the background is Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman.

Minister Green Hails Jamaica Conch Cluster Project’s Contribution To Sustainable Fisheries

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.

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Youth Start-Up Programme to Ease Entry into Agriculture

The Government is making it easier for young Jamaicans to enter the agricultural sector under the new Agro Park Youth Start-Up Programme. Announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27, the initiative will reduce the upfront costs that have historically posed...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses Tuesday’s (May 27) media launch of the Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum (JAIF) at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. The three-day event will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from September 17 to 19.

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Jamaica’s Agriculture Open for Business

Jamaica is signalling the readiness of the country’s agricultural sector for investments with the staging of the upcoming Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum (JAIF). More than 400 persons are expected to attend the event, which will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from September 17 to 19. Under the theme ‘Sustainable Agri-Business: Global Reach, Local Impact’,...

President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lawrence Madden.

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Best of Kingston and St. Andrew Agriculture to Be on Display at Agrofest

The best of agriculture in Kingston and St. Andrew will be on display at the 29th staging of ‘Agrofest’ on Saturday (May 31). The event, organised by the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies (ABS) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) will be held at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining playfield near Hope Gardens, beginning at...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, outlines the Ministry’s plans during a Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (May 28).

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Agriculture Ministry Strengthens Efforts to Combat Praedial Larceny

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking a comprehensive approach to curbing praedial larceny, implementing stricter penalties, increasing manpower through training, and establishing a dedicated Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) unit for agriculture-related offences. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined the measures during Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 27).

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Gov’t Actively Expanding Agro Park Network

The Government is actively expanding Jamaica’s agro park network, with major developments in Clarendon and St. Ann aimed at fostering sustainable agribusiness and increasing youth and women participation in agriculture. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 27). “We opened the...

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$900 Million to Be Spent on Improving Farm Roads

The Government will continue improvements to the country’s farm road network with an allocation of $900 million for the current fiscal year. A total of 60 farm roads are targeted for construction or rehabilitation under the Farm Road Programme, said Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He was making his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

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Gov’t Provides $7.5 Million to Assist 5,000 Farmers to Sign Up for Insurance

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated $7.5 million to assist at least 5,000 farmers to get on the GK Weather Protect insurance policy. The move comes as the country prepares for the June 1 start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. “We're going to target the areas that we know normally have disasters. So, some of them...