Fifty-one farm roads across all parishes that were affected by Hurricane Beryl are being rehabilitated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, at a cost of $70 million. Speaking at a media briefing at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices recently, portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said, “We do know that Hurricane Beryl caused damage to a number of farm...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), examines a package of coconut flour that was on display at the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) complex in Kingston on Saturday (August 31). The occasion was an event in celebration of World Coconut Day. With him (from left) are Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute...

In a bid to further support fisherfolk who were impacted during Hurricane Beryl’s passage on July 3, the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), on Friday (August 30), distributed cash vouchers to those based in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, who suffered losses. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, participated in Friday’s exercise, which saw approximately 109 fishermen and women receiving vouchers....

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer (right), presents a voucher for fertiliser to banana farmer Althea McFarlane, during a Hurricane Beryl recovery handover ceremony held by the Banana Board at the Bethel United Church in Highgate, St. Mary, on August 27.

The Banana Board is reminding farmers to prioritise the proper use of fertilisers after periods of heavy rainfall, to promote crop recovery. General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, told JIS News that periods of heavy rain can lead to the depletion of essential nutrients in the soil. “When you have had a hurricane and if you had a...

The Banana Board is urging farmers across the island not to accept plant material known to be sourced overseas. This, in light of the deadly Tropical Race Four (TR4) Disease, which can wipe out Jamaica’s entire banana and plantain cultivations, reportedly surfacing in at least one country. Against this background, the Board is encouraging farmers to be vigilant. General Manager,...

Banana and plantain farmers experiencing crop pest infestation are being urged to contact the Banana Board for assistance in eradicating these parasites. General Manager, Janet Conie, says bananas are affected by several pests and disease agents that affect different sections of the plant. One of the most prevalent is the borer weevil, also known as the banana borer, which eats...