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Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.

RADA Urges Farmers to Prepare for Active Hurricane Season

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...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre) and Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), listen attentively as Chief Executive Officer for the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, outlines the NFA’s strategies to ensure the safety of fishers and the protection of fisheries-related infrastructure in light of the impending storm. Dr. Bellamy shared the strategies during a strategic meeting held on Monday, July 1 at the Ministry’s Old Hope Road offices in Kingston.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre) and Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), listen attentively as Chief Executive Officer for the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, outlines the NFA’s strategies to ensure the safety of fishers and the protection of fisheries-related infrastructure in light of the impending storm. Dr. Bellamy shared the strategies during a strategic meeting held on Monday, July 1 at the Ministry’s Old Hope Road offices in Kingston.

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining Mobilizes Hurricane Response Team for Farmers as Hurricane Beryl Approaches
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.
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.

Fw: Minister Green attends Unveiling of ‘Island Taste’ Brand of Canned Soup and Meat (Captioned Photos)
Senior Livestock Specialist with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown, is urging farmers to act quickly when cases of heat stress arise in their animals.
Senior Livestock Specialist with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown, is urging farmers to act quickly when cases of heat stress arise in their animals.

Farmers Urged to Prevent Heat Stress in Animals
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, receives a cheque from Lead Researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr. Ryszard Puchala. The initiative, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will benefit nine small ruminant farmers across the country.
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, receives a cheque from Lead Researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr. Ryszard Puchala. The initiative, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will benefit nine small ruminant farmers across the country.

Nine Small Ruminant Farmers Benefiting from RADA-Langston University Partnership

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AgricultureHurricane Beryl

Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Farmers

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...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green addresses the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held on June 21, at Hi-Pro Ace Supercentre, in White Marl, St. Catherine.
AgricultureYouth

Denbigh Agricultural Food Show Set for August 4-6

The upcoming Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, is attracting a record number of interests from potential exhibitors, according to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. “In terms of exhibits and people asking questions to be exhibitors, we are already at 20 per cent above the requests that we got last year. Denbigh is looking extremely good,”...
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Chief Executive Officer, Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully.
AgricultureJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Investors Showing Interest in Jamaica’s Agricultural Sector

Jamaican Diaspora investors have been showing interest in the recently launched Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) project, which aims to improve crop production in St Catherine and Clarendon. The project, being supported by the Government of Jamaica, the United Kingdom (UK) Caribbean Infrastructure Development Fund and the Caribbean Development Bank (CBD), will revitalise more than 795 hectares of lands with...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the Eat Jamaican Global Campaign on June 18, at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. 
AgricultureJamaican Diaspora

Agriculture Minister Unveils Eat Jamaican Global Campaign at Diaspora Conference

The Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has unveiled the ‘Eat Jamaican Global Campaign’, aimed at promoting the consumption of authentic Jamaican food worldwide. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, launched the initiative on June 18 at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), responds to a question during a panel discussion at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 17). He is joined by (from left) Panel Moderator and JAMPRO President, Shullette Cox; Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Financial Group, Grace Burnett; Owner of Travellers Beach Resort and Founder of Throp Media, Winthrope Wellington; Chief Executive Officer of VM Finance Limited and VM Overseas Offices at the VM Group, Leighton Smith; and Managing Director of JN Fund Managers at JN Group, Brando Hayden.
AgricultureCommerceIndustryInvestmentJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Ripe for Business

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Business: Transforming Investment and Enterprise in Jamaica...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the Rehabilitation of Research Centres Project phase 2 on June 13 at the Bodles Research Centre in St. Catherine.
Agriculture

$6.31 Billion for Rehabilitation of Research Facilities Over Six Years

The Government is investing $6.31 billion on the rehabilitation of agricultural research facilities across the island over the next six years. The work will be done under phase two of the Rehabilitation of Research Centres Project, which was launched on June 13 at the Bodles Research Centre in St. Catherine. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureRural Development

Jamaica’s Food Security Remains a Key Gov’t Priority

The Government has been instituting the necessary measures to ensure food security remains a top priority, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Minister Green, who was addressing local farmers and other stakeholders during a recent Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) agricultural show in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, said it is against this backdrop that significant financing...
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