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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).

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...

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

Gov’t Looking to Reduce Duties on Imported Food

Gov’t Extends Duty Concession to Mid-Sized Commercial Vehicles Used by Farmers

Business Development Officer of Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Jody Kay Bowen (right), converses with Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JDDB, Devon Sayers (centre), during JDDB’s Dairy Goat Cottage Industry Symposium held at the Kendal Conference Centre in Manchester on Wednesday (March 19).

PHOTOS: Jamaica Dairy Development Board’s Dairy Goat Cottage Industry Symposium

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).

Rio Cobre Dam Conversion Project Providing Reliable Access to Water for Farmers

The Port Morant Primary School 4-H Club mounts a visually appealing display of food and beverage items made with Jamaican sorrel, at the St. Thomas 4-H Clubs’ Parish Expo held at the Seaforth High School in the parish on March 14.

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Best of St. Thomas 4-H Clubs Showcased at Parish Expo 2025

The best of youth agriculture and innovation were on show at the annual St. Thomas 4-H Clubs’ Parish Achievement Expo, held at the Seaforth High School on Friday (March 14). All things sorrel was the focus of this year’s event, which featured exciting displays on the versatility of the beloved crop. There was also the usual roster of competitions, which...

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.

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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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, displays oranges while on a recent tour of the St. Catherine-based Trade Winds Citrus Limited’s farm in Bog Walk.

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Citrus Industry Rebounds

There is a rebound of the citrus industry, and the St. Catherine-based Trade Winds Citrus Limited (Tru-Juice brand) is leading the resurgence, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. The Minister, along with officials from his Ministry, toured the facility in Bog Walk, recently. Mr. Green noted that in addition to its involvement in citrus, he is...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), turns on the valve at the commissioning ceremony for the Middle Quarters Pipeline Project in St. Elizabeth on March 14. Observing are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left); Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third right), and other dignitaries.

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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to Remain Firm and Resolute Against Criminals

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaicans should remain firm and resolute in denying criminals any sense of security or belonging within their neighbourhoods. "Criminals are bad news – blights on our communities and hindrances to our well-being. They are violent and stand against everything that is good and decent," Dr. Holness said, and urged Jamaicans to...

International Consultant and Project Manager for the Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient (IRL) Agri-food Systems project, Dr. Inessa Salomão says the project aims to help beneficiaries generate additional streams of income.

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Kitson Town Residents To Benefit From Resilient Agri-food Systems Project

The Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient (IRL) Agri-food Systems project is working to impact the lives of 200 beneficiaries, in the community of Kitson Town, St. Catherine. The Project, valued at US$1million, aims to drive community development and empower small farmers to explore the commercial side of farming. The initiative is funded under a South- South Cooperation Initiative by the...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update to members of the Diplomatic Corps during a Ministerial Briefing on day three of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s Diplomatic Week on Wednesday (March 12). The briefing was held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston.

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Jamaica Open for High-Value Agricultural Investments – Minister Green

Jamaica is being touted as a prime destination for high-value agricultural investments. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, highlighted that the country is at a pivotal stage in its transformation, pointing out that the Ministry’s key objectives are to drive investment, expand trade, and strengthen food security. “To achieve this objective, the nation must collaborate with its...

Senior Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown.

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RADA Encourages Farmers to Plan for Drought During Periods of Rain

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers to maximise on periods of rainfall as part of drought management efforts. Livestock Specialist with RADA, Maxine Brown, said that drought planning is ideal during periods of rainfall. “I find a lot of persons plan for drought, in the drought, and we have to always remember that we need to plan...