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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

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging livestock owners to be proactive in preventing heat stress in their animals. According to the University of Minnesota, heat stress occurs when animals generate and absorb more heat than they can easily...
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
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.
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.

Denbigh Agricultural Food Show Set for August 4-6
Chief Executive Officer, Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully.
Chief Executive Officer, Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully.

Diaspora Investors Showing Interest in Jamaica’s Agricultural Sector
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. 
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. 

Agriculture Minister Unveils Eat Jamaican Global Campaign at Diaspora Conference

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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.
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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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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.
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Agriculture Ministry Revitalising Dairy Industry

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has announced a new programme to revitalise the dairy industry to meet local and international demand for milk and milk products. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, in his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently, said that under the Dairy Livestock and Innovation Nutrition Programme, solar-powered cooling systems...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (second from right), listens to Acting Regional Manager for Jamaica 4-H Clubs Western Region, Natanish Hinds (right), during a tour of booths at the Westmoreland Agricultural Show held at Bay Road Sports Complex in Little London on Sunday, June 2. Looking on are Regional Home Economics Specialist for Jamaica 4-H Clubs Western Region, Claudia Elvey (left), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer.
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Gov’t Boosting Agricultural Production in Westmoreland

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is ramping up crop and livestock production in Westmoreland under the New FACE of Food initiative. The plans were outlined by State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, while addressing the Westmoreland Agricultural Show held at Bay Road Sports Complex in Little London on Sunday (June 2). He said the Ministry is aiming to establish...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently.
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Government Allocates $60 Million to Support Onion Farmers

The Government has allocated $60 million to continue supporting onion farmers and boost local production of the crop. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the allocation will be used to increase the use of technology by installing driers to sustain and enhance onion production. He was making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the...
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