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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the closing ceremony for the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems (IRL) Project, at St. Catherine High School on Wednesday (March 25).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the closing ceremony for the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems (IRL) Project, at St. Catherine High School on Wednesday (March 25).

Agriculture Minister Calls for Expansion of Improved Rural Livelihoods Project

Following the successful implementation of the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems (IRL) Project, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has called for similar initiatives to be replicated across rural communities islandwide. Speaking during the project’s...
Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Agriculture Ministry Provides Support for Banana and Plantain Sector
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Manager for St. Ann, Tedroy Gordon (front right), looks on as Brown’s Town Primary School’s Kimone Linton, renders a cultural item during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Parish Selection Day 2026 held at the institution on March 19.
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Manager for St. Ann, Tedroy Gordon (front right), looks on as Brown’s Town Primary School’s Kimone Linton, renders a cultural item during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Parish Selection Day 2026 held at the institution on March 19.

St. Ann 4-H Clubs Parish Selection Day 2026
Director, Mona Food Village, Jabari Robinson.
Director, Mona Food Village, Jabari Robinson.

Mona Food Village to Showcase Student Entrepreneurs
College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) past student, Anthony Bogle (third left) and CASE President, Dr. Derrick Deslandes (second right) join others in cutting the ribbon to mark the dedication and relaunch of the Denna Bogle Computer Laboratory at the institution on March 19. Also pictured is Tanya Sinclair (right), Community Relations Education Officer for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.
College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) past student, Anthony Bogle (third left) and CASE President, Dr. Derrick Deslandes (second right) join others in cutting the ribbon to mark the dedication and relaunch of the Denna Bogle Computer Laboratory at the institution on March 19. Also pictured is Tanya Sinclair (right), Community Relations Education Officer for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.

CASE Gets Cutting-Edge AI Technology

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Principal Director in the Agricultural Marketing Information and Incentives Branch (AMIIB), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,  Kevin Condappa, addresses a JIS Think Tank on March 20 at the agency
Agriculture

Consumers Urged to Report Price Gouging on Eggs

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is encouraging consumers to report suspected price gouging on eggs. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 20, Principal Director in the Agricultural Marketing Information and Incentives Branch (AMIIB), Kevin Condappa, told JIS News that egg prices may be elevated, particularly in western parishes, because of distribution challenges. “In a case where...
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Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.
AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Proactive Approach to Prepare Agricultural Sector for Hurricane Season

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining says it will be taking a proactive approach to prepare the sector for the upcoming hurricane season, which lasts from June to November. Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Michael Pryce, said the Ministry will be using lessons learnt to bolster its preparedness. “I think the lesson...
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Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.
AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Agriculture Continues to Rebound with Support from Ministry

The agricultural sector continues to rebound with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last year. Days after the passage of the hurricane, the Ministry’s Disaster Recovery Committee was activated and $450 million immediately redirected to recovery efforts. Weeks later, another $3 billion was provided by the Ministry of...
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Banana Board’s Tiamhoi Moss (left) and Parish Manager of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), St. Elizabeth, Mark Lee, hand over a bag of fertiliser to farmer, Fay Rodney, during the distribution and training session at the St. Elizabeth’s RADA Parish Office in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, March 12.
Agriculture

Banana and Plantain Farmers In St. Elizabeth Receive Fertiliser and Training

About 100 banana and plantain farmers in St. Elizabeth have received fertiliser to boost their recovery from Hurricane Melissa, following a hands-on training session to build agricultural resilience in the parish. The event was held at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Parish Office in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on March 12 and formed part of the Government’s ongoing Hurricane...
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Team Leader of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Food Product Development Unit, Dr. Grace-Ann Junor.
AgricultureScience

RADA Officers Gain New Skills to Support Food Processors

Officers of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are now better equipped to support food producers across Jamaica, following a recent training workshop hosted by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). The session, led by Team Leader of the SRC’s Food Product Development Unit, Dr. Grace-Ann Junor, focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of food additives and their safe application in food...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony for the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) Roots Resilience Parametric Insurance Programme, held on Monday (March 9) at the GK General Insurance office in New Kingston.
AgricultureFisheries

Farmers and Fishers to Gain Expanded Coverage Under GK Weather Protect Programme

Farmers and fishers insured under the GraceKennedy (GK) Weather Protection Programme are set to benefit from expanded support, following strategic adjustments to the framework of the insurance scheme. One major update is the transition of the parametric scheme to year-round coverage against hurricane winds, excess rainfall, and drought, eliminating the need for farmers to reapply each season. Additionally, payout thresholds...
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Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Data Entry Clerk, Wayne Breckenridge (centre), assists a farmer with the registration process for a Farmer Identification Card during Tuesday’s (March 10) RADA Connect event in Cedar Valley, St. Thomas. Beside him, RADA Telephone Operator, Latoya Burke, attends to another client.
Agriculture

Farmers In St. Thomas ‘Connect’ with RADA Support

Farmers in several rural communities in St. Thomas gained direct access to agricultural services and technical support during the latest staging of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Connect initiative in Cedar Valley. The outreach activity was held at Bethel Gap Square on Tuesday (March 10), and catered to residents from Ness Castle, Bethel, Cedar Grove, Penlyne Castle, Monkland, Albion...
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