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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green ( right), and State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), look at solar panels during the official handover of the Plumwood Pumping Station photovoltaics (PV) Solar System in New Forest, Manchester, in June 2023. Highlighting the features is Energy Engineer, National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Emile Mayers. The system was installed under the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI-II).

$650 Million For Project To Boost Agriculture And Tourism In Rural Areas

Approximately $650 million will be spent in the new fiscal year for the continued development of infrastructure and facilities to boost agricultural and tourism activities in rural communities across the island. The initiatives will be undertaken under the Rural Economic...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the aquaculture sector during Wednesday’s (February 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Aquaculture Sector Poised to Mushroom

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on measures being undertaken to revitalise the country’s egg industry during Wednesday’s (February 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Taking Steps to Ensure Egg Supply Stability

Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is encouraging farmers to prioritise water conservation during the dry season.

Farmers Urged to Conserve Water to Mitigate Effects of Drought

Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is discouraging farmers from using the slash-and-burn method in their farming practices, to prevent fires during the dry season.

RADA Urges Farmers Not to Slash-and-Burn in Dry Season

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 13. The Estimates provided details on, among other projects, the Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme, which aims to assist in Jamaica’s achievement of food security as also modernisation of the agricultural sector. Some $1.7 billion has been allocated to continue work under the programme during the upcoming fiscal year.

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$1.7b Programmed to Continue Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development

Work on the Essex Valley Development Programme will be further advanced in fiscal year 2025/26 with the Government’s provision of an additional $1.7 billion. Details of the allocation are contained in the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure which was tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 13) by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 13.

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$999.4m Earmarked to Continue Phase Two of Agricultural Research Stations Rehabilitation Project

Phase two of the agricultural research facilities rehabilitation will continue in fiscal year 2025/26 with a $999.4-million allocation from the Government. The work is being executed under the Rehabilitation of Research Centres Project, which was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining in April 2024. The programmed provision is contained in the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure, which was...

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$965 Million Allocated for Completion of Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project

Completion of the Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project has been extended to September 2026 through allocation of over $965 million. The funds are provided in the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday (Feb.13) by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The earmarked funds will provide for completion of the installation...

Papine High School students, Sue-Ann Barrett (left) and Rahiem Marshall, deliver the vote of thanks at the recent launch of a greenhouse project at the school’s campus in St. Andrew.

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Papine High School Greenhouse to Boost Agricultural Training, Income Generation

The Papine High School greenhouse project is intended to equip students with skills in modern agricultural practices, while producing crops to serve the needs of the school and supply nearby institutions. It will also provide employment opportunities and generate an income for students and community members, who will be engaged in greenhouse production. The greenhouse, which includes a hydroponic system,...

Identifier/Entomologist in the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Unit in Kingston, Karen Barrett Christie.

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Measures in Place to Prevent Entry of Pests

The Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Unit is assuring the public that there are robust measures in place to mitigate the entry of pests into the island. A unit within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the PQPI is mandated to ensure that only the highest quality, pest-free cut flowers and fresh produce are exported from and imported into...

Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, arrives at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13) to deliver the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament. Mr. Fuller deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

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Irrigation Infrastructure Being Expanded

The island’s irrigation infrastructure is poised for further expansion, beginning fiscal year 2025/26, thereby increasing the area of agricultural lands under coverage. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who outlined plans for irrigation expansion across Jamaica while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13)....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

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Training Sessions in Organic Greenhouse Farming

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be rolling out a series of workshops and training sessions aimed at equipping farmers on best practices in organic greenhouse farming. The sessions will cover a range of topics, from crop selection and pest management to marketing strategies and financial planning. "We want to ensure that our farmers are not only able...