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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the opening of a two-day National Seed Policy workshop on Wednesday (November 27), at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Listening is Acting Senior Director at the Ministry, Shane Cunningham.

New Plant Health Act to Go Before Cabinet in a Few Weeks

Within a few weeks, the new Plant Health Act will go to Cabinet and should be laid before Parliament by the end of the financial year, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. The legislation, which will...

Agriculture to return to growth in the new financial year.

Agriculture to Return to Growth in 2025/26

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and Agricultural Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kingston, Rasheeda Hall Hanson (left), look on as Chief of Party, USDA Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICES) Project, Dr. Ronald Blake (second right) presents Chief Executive Officer, Carbyne Capital Investments Limited, Rajiv Ebanks, with the signed agreement to provide financing for the spices sector, during a ceremony at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (Nov. 21).

Increased Access To Financing For Spice Farmers

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), greets St. Elizabeth farmer Joan Blake, during a tour of booths at the Eat Jamaican Day food festival on the lawns of Devon House in Kingston on Friday (Nov. 22).

3000 Kits to Be Distributed under Backyard Gardening Programme

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (centre), admires the display of produce at a booth mounted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Research and Development Unit, at the ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ Food Festival on Friday (Nov. 22) at Devon House in Kingston. Manning the booth is Plant Breeding Officer, Rushane McDonald (left), while Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Owen Dobson, looks on.

$1.2 Billion In Sales For Farmers On ALEX Platform

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

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Agriculture Minister Highlights Significant Role of Cattle Industry in Food Security

The local cattle industry continues to play a vital role in supporting food security and boosting Jamaica’s economy, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Addressing cattle farmers and industry stakeholders during the recent Minard Livestock and Beef Festival in St. Ann, Minister Green described the cattle sector as, not only big business, but one with the...

Chief Executive Officer, Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully (right), and Project Director, Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, World University Service of Canada, Doug Graham, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a sweet potato planting nursery and to conduct research aimed at strengthening the island’s root crop production, at the AIC in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19).

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PHOTOS: Signing of MOU for Sweet Potato Nursery

Chief Executive Officer, Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully (right), and Project Director, Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, World University Service of Canada, Doug Graham, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a sweet potato planting nursery and to conduct research aimed at strengthening the island’s root crop production, at the AIC in Kingston on Tuesday...

General Manager of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron.

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CIB Invites Jamaicans to Coconut Plant Sale December 6

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) is inviting the general public to its plant sale on Friday, December 6. General Manager, Shaun Cameron, told JIS News that the sale aims to attract small and casual farmers who are interested in getting coconut plants at reduced prices. “As you know, one of our responsibilities is to help grow the coconut sector, and...

Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Veterinary Services Division (VSD), Dr. Osbil Watson, addresses the VSD World Antimicrobial Awareness Week ceremony on Tuesday (November 19) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew.

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Minister Urges Greater Advocacy for Stronger Regulations on Antibiotics Use

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging greater advocacy for stronger regulations on antibiotics use in humans and animals, to curb the rise in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread,...

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JACRA Leads Jamaica’s Agricultural Commodities into the 21st Century

With the rapid rate at which the global agricultural space is advancing, the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) has taken the necessary steps to position Jamaica’s agricultural commodities well within the realm of cutting-edge technology. As such, JACRA is happy to announce we are developing a block-chain run platform, Verified & True, for launch and public use early 2025....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).

1 year ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry To Undertake Pilot Using Concrete On Farm Roads

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is to undertake a pilot using concrete, under the farm road rehabilitation programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (November 12) sitting of the House of Representatives. Mr. Green informed that the Ministry’s technical team is in discussions with the local cement manufacturing company about solutions that can be...

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Preliminary Estimate Of Damage To Agricultural Sector By Heavy Rains Put At $621m

The preliminary estimate of damage to the agricultural sector due to flood rains from Tropical Storm Rafael stands at approximately $621 million. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12). Mr. Green said the storm unleashed heavy rains that led to severe flooding, landslides...