The agricultural industry is poised for further growth this year, with significant investment in boosting productivity in fisheries, crop and livestock farming. Increased focus will also be placed on the rehabilitation of farm roads, providing cold storage to reduce post-harvest losses and building the resilience of the sector to climate change. Providing details of the initiatives to JIS News, Agriculture,...

The Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) has launched a training institute aimed at boosting productivity to ensure the sustainability of the island’s sugar sector. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the SIA, Rupert Steele, who unveiled the initiative recently, said that the establishment of the institute is a strategic response “aimed at addressing what we believe is the major source of most...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking a multi-pronged approach to combat praedial larceny across the country. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined aspects of the Ministry’s strategy during the 20th Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Investments and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (January 23). These include: proof of purchase in...

More than 4,000 citrus plants have been distributed in Manchester as part of the Government’s strategy to revitalise the industry. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who pointed out that the citrus revitalisation programme is being done in collaboration with the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI). Mr. Green advised that former bauxite lands are...

The lives of up to 600 stakeholders in the agricultural sector are expected to be impacted by the Gender Responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems in the Caribbean (GCAF) Project, by 2028. Funded by the Government of Canada, work will be done in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. The National Inception Workshop, which will serve as...

A national agricultural development plan that focuses on ensuring food security is “well on the way” says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He said that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing technical cooperation in crafting the plan, with support of about $75 million. “The work has started and we have...

The poultry sector is continuing on a growth path with farmers expanding their production to meet local needs and to begin to focus on addressing regional demand, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He noted that the sector has seen a 22.4 per cent increase per annum over the last 10 years. Minister Green, who was...