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President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton.
President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton.

One-Day Denbigh Show to Demonstrate Resilience in Agriculture

The one-day staging of this year’s Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food show will showcase the resilience of the country’s farmers as they recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, says Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Lenworth Fulton. The...
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Caribbean Chemicals Jamaica's Managing Director, Graham Dunkley, addresses a function for the hand over of agricultural inputs to farmers in St. Elizabeth at M&K Farm Supplies in Nain on Thursday, July 25.

Farmers Hailed for Hard Work and Dedication
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), is presented with agricultural inputs to assist farmers affected by the passage of Hurricane Beryl, by Hi-Pro Vice President, Colonel (Ret
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), is presented with agricultural inputs to assist farmers affected by the passage of Hurricane Beryl, by Hi-Pro Vice President, Colonel (Ret'd) Jaimie Ogilvie (second left). Sharing in the presentation (from left) are Hi-Pro Divisional Sales and Distribution Manager, Trevin Nairne; Senior Strategist in the Ministry, Michael Pryce; and Hi-Pro Ace Supercenter Farm Store Manager, Sherrae Wong-Black. Some $5 million in supplies were handed over at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (July 25).

Hi-Pro Donates $5 Million in Agricultural Inputs to Farmers
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, responds to a question at Wednesday’s  (July 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, responds to a question at Wednesday’s  (July 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Agriculture Ministry Moving Quickly to Provide Assistance for Farmers
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is urging farming communities to work together in developing seedling centres.
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is urging farming communities to work together in developing seedling centres.

Farmers Encouraged to Establish Protected Seedling Centres

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).
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Agriculture Sector Sustains $4.73b in Losses from Hurricane Beryl’s Passage

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says assessments indicate that the agriculture sector incurred losses totalling $4.73 billion from the Hurricane Beryl’s passage. Making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16), Mr. Green said the assessments indicate that 48,852 farmers have been impacted. He added that approximately 23,040 hectares of farmland have been...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Agriculture Ministry Allocates $700 Million to Help Farmers Recover

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated $700 million as an immediate response to help farmers recover from the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island on July 3. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said this initial tranche of support will be used to purchase critical items urgently needed to help farmers rebuild their operations and do...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at a post Cabinet press conference, held at Jamaica House on July 17.
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Ministry Working with Local Farmers to Deal with Yam Rust Disease

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has been working with local farmers to deal with yam rust disease, which has presented itself in Jamaica. Yam rust, also known as Goplana dioscorea and Goplana australis, is reportedly caused by a fungal pathogen. Research has indicated that its symptoms include yellow spots or pustules on upper leaf surfaces. Portfolio Minister, Hon....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on July 16.
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DBJ to Provide $1 Billion for On-Lending to Poultry Industry

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be providing $1 billion for on-lending to broiler companies and/or approved farmers who suffered losses during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined the support in the House of Representatives on July 16, where he gave an update on Hurricane Beryl relief and recovery. He said the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking at Wednesday’s (July 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Hotline Established for Farmers and Fishers to Report Damage

A customer service hotline has been established for the agricultural and fisheries sectors to report damage and needs. Persons can call 888-Ask-RADA which is 888-275-7232. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press conference held at Jamaica House on July 17. “You can call to deal with RADA (Rural Agricultural Development Authority)...
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Public Relations Specialist with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, says the Commission is working to restore irrigation services to customers islandwide.
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NIC Working to Restore Irrigation Services to Affected Customers

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is currently working to restore irrigation services to customers impacted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Public Relations Specialist with the NIC, Christeen Forbes, told JIS News in an interview today (July 16) that the Commission has since restored irrigation services to most schemes in the three regions, with all systems in...
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