As part of preparations for Hurricane Beryl, livestock owners are being advised to properly document their animals through identification, tagging and written records. Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown, said farmers should double check to ensure their farm records are up-to-date. “Farmers should secure those records so that they do not get lost or damaged, should anything...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging farmers to download the Meteorological Service of Jamaica’s Mobile App to monitor changing weather patterns. “You can go to the Google Playstore and download it, and based on your location, it will give you what is happening up to about five days within your area,” said Senior RADA Plant Health and Food...

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the Hurricane Beryl continues to strengthen as it moves westerly into the Caribbean. Banana and plantain farmers are been advised to implement the following practices to minimize the impact of the hurricane associated with heavy rains and high winds: o Clear all main drains to allow the free flow of water...

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the Hurricane Beryl continues to strengthen as it moves westerly into the Caribbean. The Rural Agricultural Development Authority is issuing the following hurricane preparedness tips for farmers: Crops and Fruit Trees o Reap mature crops where possible o Clear drains o Remove irrigation lines and equipment and store in areas secure...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging farmers islandwide to finalise their preparations, in light of early activity in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season. With the threat of Hurricane Beryl approaching Jamaica during this week, the Authority is advising that disaster preparedness strategies which have not yet been employed, should be implemented now. Senior RADA Plant Health and Food...

As Hurricane Beryl threatens the island, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining is taking proactive measures to support our farmers, fishers, and mining stakeholders in safeguarding these vital sectors. The Ministry has fully mobilized a hurricane response team dedicated to preparing for and mitigating the impacts of the impending storm. The Ministry has dispatched a team of extension officers...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during Friday’s (June 28) launch of local entity, Tripple C Manufacturing’s ‘Island Taste’ brand of canned soup and meat at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Auditorium in New Kingston.