Students at the Portland-based Buff Bay Primary School were exposed to innovation and careers in agriculture at an agri-expo held recently at the institution. Under the theme: ‘Youth in Agriculture: Shaping the New FACE of Food,’ the event featured displays by entities highlighting various professions in the sector and how technology is being used to boost production and productivity to...

Agriculture sector stakeholders and backyard gardeners are being encouraged to implement fertilisation regimes for usage regulation and safeguarding the environment. Senior Lecturer at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Spencer Jarrett, says persons using fertilisers must first understand how plants benefit. “Plants benefit only when the fertiliser is in a dissolved state. It is from this dissolved state...

The Government has allocated $100 million to support 4,000 farmers in the production of Irish potatoes across 1,500 hectares of farmland. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement at the launch of the 2024-2025 National Irish Potato Programme at the St. Michael's Church in Claremont, St. Ann on Wednesday (Dec. 11). Under the new programme...

Member of Parliament (MP) for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis, has highlighted the significant support provided by the Government to enable farmers and householders in the constituency to recover and rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, Mr. Davis noted the severe impact of the hurricane...

The Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) is encouraging stakeholders in the agricultural sector to focus their efforts on protecting microorganisms to promote good soil health. This effort forms a critical part of sustainable soil management efforts, which aim to strengthen soil health and combat soil degradation. Senior Lecturer at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Spencer Jarrett, says...

The Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining (MOAFM) is urging farmers to be careful how they use fertilisers for plant development. The call comes as the Division focuses on sustainable soil management practices, which include educating farmers on the dangers of over-fertilisation. Senior Agricultural Chemist at the ALMD, Aldaine Gordon, told JIS News...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers to be on the lookout for pests following recent heavy rains. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Francine Webb, said farmers should increase their scouting practices to be able to quickly detect any resurgence in the population. The use of traps is...