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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), is joined by (from left) Acting General Manager, Programme Management Office, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Rashida Donaldson; Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority, Garnet Edmondson; Managing Director of the DBJ, Dr. David Lowe; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer; Senior Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Monique Gibbs; Representative from the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Denver Thorpe and General Manager, Channels, Relationships and Marketing, DBJ, Edison Galbraith, at the launch of the Agricultural Sector Financial Literacy and Inclusion Capacity-Building Programme on Thursday (March 27) at the Development Bank of Jamaica’s Oxford Road offices.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), is joined by (from left) Acting General Manager, Programme Management Office, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Rashida Donaldson; Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority, Garnet Edmondson; Managing Director of the DBJ, Dr. David Lowe; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer; Senior Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Monique Gibbs; Representative from the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Denver Thorpe and General Manager, Channels, Relationships and Marketing, DBJ, Edison Galbraith, at the launch of the Agricultural Sector Financial Literacy and Inclusion Capacity-Building Programme on Thursday (March 27) at the Development Bank of Jamaica’s Oxford Road offices.

450 Farmers and Agribusinesses to Benefit from Capacity-Building Programme

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), in partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) on Thursday (March 27), launched the Agricultural Sector Financial Literacy and Inclusion Capacity-Building Programme. The $29-million initiative will provide...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of the Export Expansion Clinic at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of the Export Expansion Clinic at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26).

Agriculture Ministry Empowering Exporters to Tap into Overseas Markets
Policy Officer for Environment and Climate Change at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Jacinto Buenfil (centre), converses with (from left) Director of Project Monitoring and Evaluation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Ian Chambers; Associate Professional Officer in Climate Change and Environment at the FAO Subregional Office for the Caribbean, Lindis Norlund; Senior Technical Officer of Adaptation in the Climate Change Branch within the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Sharisa Buckle, and Manager of Systems Operation and Environment at Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Milton Clarke. The occasion was a stakeholder validation workshop for the ‘Adapt Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica’ Project at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrw on Thursday (March 27).
Policy Officer for Environment and Climate Change at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Jacinto Buenfil (centre), converses with (from left) Director of Project Monitoring and Evaluation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Ian Chambers; Associate Professional Officer in Climate Change and Environment at the FAO Subregional Office for the Caribbean, Lindis Norlund; Senior Technical Officer of Adaptation in the Climate Change Branch within the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Sharisa Buckle, and Manager of Systems Operation and Environment at Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Milton Clarke. The occasion was a stakeholder validation workshop for the ‘Adapt Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica’ Project at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrw on Thursday (March 27).

FAO Hosts Validation Workshop for US$30M Climate Resilient Agriculture Project
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative, Olga Isaza, provides an overview of the US$3.7-million SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Joint Programme on Digital Transformation for Education, during the project’s launch at Cumberland High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 25).
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative, Olga Isaza, provides an overview of the US$3.7-million SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Joint Programme on Digital Transformation for Education, during the project’s launch at Cumberland High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 25).

Over 450,000 Students to Benefit from SDG Joint Programme on Digital Education Transformation
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation on Thursday (March 20).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation on Thursday (March 20).

Work Completed On Parnassus Agro Park In Clarendon

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his presentation in the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
Agriculture

GOV’T Investing In Agriculture Research And Development

The Government is investing in research and development (R&D) to build resilience and sustainability in agriculture. The investment includes the previously announced expenditure of $6.3 billion, over the next six years, in the renovation of Bodles in St. Catherine and other research facilities across the island. “As we look to the future of agriculture, investment in research and development is...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, contributes to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
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Gov’t Looking to Reduce Duties on Imported Food

The Government is reviewing duties on imported food with the aim of reducing these charges. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce are working together on the review. He was making his contribution to...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his presentation in the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
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Gov’t Extends Duty Concession to Mid-Sized Commercial Vehicles Used by Farmers

The 20 per cent duty concession, which currently applies to pickup trucks used by farmers, will now be extended to include other mid-sized commercial vehicles typically utilised in farming. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). He said that...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), along with officials with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), views operations at the Rio Cobre Dam Head system in St. Catherine, during a tour on Tuesday (March 18).
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Rio Cobre Dam Conversion Project Providing Reliable Access to Water for Farmers

St. Catherine farmers are being provided with reliable access to water to boost agricultural production under the Rio Cobre Dam Head and Bushy Park Canal Conversion Project. The National Irrigation Commission (NIC), which owns the Rio Cobre Dam, continues to divert water from the river into an open canal for agricultural uses, including freshwater fish farming. The project provides irrigation...
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Deputy Project Director for the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, Munish Persaud, speaks at the 2025 Yam Symposium held at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Shooters Hill, Manchester, recently. Mr. Persaud is also the Advisor on Agriculture and Capacity-Building with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Caribbean.
Agriculture

Resilience of Yam Producing Sector Being Strengthened

The Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project is working to strengthen the resilience of Jamaica’s yam producing sector. The Sweet Yam Pilot Project, which forms part of the SAC’s work, focuses on improving Jamaica’s capacity to produce dependable planting material. Deputy Project Director for the SAC, Munish Persaud, told JIS News that the project aims to impact as many...
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