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Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is discouraging farmers from using the slash-and-burn method in their farming practices, to prevent fires during the dry season.
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is discouraging farmers from using the slash-and-burn method in their farming practices, to prevent fires during the dry season.

RADA Urges Farmers Not to Slash-and-Burn in Dry Season

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is discouraging farmers from slashing and burning during the peak of the dry season, which lasts from February to April of this year. Slash-and-burn is the cutting and burning of trees to clear land...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 13. The Estimates provided details on, among other projects, the Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme, which aims to assist in Jamaica’s achievement of food security as also modernisation of the agricultural sector. Some $1.7 billion has been allocated to continue work under the programme during the upcoming fiscal year.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 13. The Estimates provided details on, among other projects, the Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme, which aims to assist in Jamaica’s achievement of food security as also modernisation of the agricultural sector. Some $1.7 billion has been allocated to continue work under the programme during the upcoming fiscal year.

$1.7b Programmed to Continue Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 13.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 13.

$999.4m Earmarked to Continue Phase Two of Agricultural Research Stations Rehabilitation Project
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 13.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 13.

$965 Million Allocated for Completion of Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project
Papine High School students, Sue-Ann Barrett (left) and Rahiem Marshall, deliver the vote of thanks at the recent launch of a greenhouse project at the school’s campus in St. Andrew.
Papine High School students, Sue-Ann Barrett (left) and Rahiem Marshall, deliver the vote of thanks at the recent launch of a greenhouse project at the school’s campus in St. Andrew.

Papine High School Greenhouse to Boost Agricultural Training, Income Generation

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Identifier/Entomologist in the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Unit in Kingston, Karen Barrett Christie.
Agriculture

Measures in Place to Prevent Entry of Pests

The Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Unit is assuring the public that there are robust measures in place to mitigate the entry of pests into the island. A unit within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the PQPI is mandated to ensure that only the highest quality, pest-free cut flowers and fresh produce are exported from and imported into...
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Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, arrives at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13) to deliver the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament. Mr. Fuller deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
AgricultureThrone Speech

Irrigation Infrastructure Being Expanded

The island’s irrigation infrastructure is poised for further expansion, beginning fiscal year 2025/26, thereby increasing the area of agricultural lands under coverage. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who outlined plans for irrigation expansion across Jamaica while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13)....
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
Agriculture

Training Sessions in Organic Greenhouse Farming

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be rolling out a series of workshops and training sessions aimed at equipping farmers on best practices in organic greenhouse farming. The sessions will cover a range of topics, from crop selection and pest management to marketing strategies and financial planning. "We want to ensure that our farmers are not only able...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
Agriculture

Minister Green Highlights Potential of Greenhouse Farming

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling for increased investment in organic greenhouse farming, noting that the innovative farming method has the potential to transform Jamaica’s agriculture. Speaking to farmers and other industry stakeholders at a recent meeting at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Parish Office in St. Elizabeth, Mr. Green said that greenhouse farming...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) (October 2024).
AgricultureCommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. James Municipal Corporation to Tackle Issue of Stray Cattle

Residents of Rosevale and Rhyne Park in St. James East Central say they are happy that the long-standing problem of stray cattle roaming their streets and endangering lives will finally be addressed. This comes following comments made by Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon, that the St James Municipal Corporation is committed to confronting the issue head-on. He was addressing a...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses the general meeting of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, which was held at the Almond Tree Restaurant in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday ( February 5).
Agriculture

EGG Farmers Appeal Being Heard

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, is assuring egg farmers that their call for the removal of the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on eggs is being heard by the Ministry. “I know this issue is close to your hearts, and rightfully so. You have consistently and passionately advocated for the removal of...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), listens as Papine High School student, Sue-Ann Barrett (foreground), highlights the features of the hydroponics system in the school’s greenhouse, which was officially opened at the institution in Papine, St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 5). The greenhouse was built from a grant of US$25,000 from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF). At third right is Vice Chairperson of the CCRIF, Saundra Bailey.
Agriculture

Young Farmers Urged to Access Support Through RYEEP

Young Jamaicans looking to enter the agricultural sector or grow their farms are being urged to take advantage of support being provided by the Government through the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP). Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the call while addressing the official opening of a greenhouse at Papine High School in St. Andrew...
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