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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.

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...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at a post Cabinet press conference, held at Jamaica House on July 17.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at a post Cabinet press conference, held at Jamaica House on July 17.

Ministry Working with Local Farmers to Deal with Yam Rust Disease
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on July 16.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on July 16.

DBJ to Provide $1 Billion for On-Lending to Poultry Industry
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking at Wednesday’s (July 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking at Wednesday’s (July 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Hotline Established for Farmers and Fishers to Report Damage
Public Relations Specialist with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, says the Commission is working to restore irrigation services to customers islandwide.
Public Relations Specialist with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, says the Commission is working to restore irrigation services to customers islandwide.

NIC Working to Restore Irrigation Services to Affected Customers

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Chairman of the United Way of Jamaica, Dr. Devon Smith (left), sharing pleasantries with Senior Strategist, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, during the launch of the farmers’ rehabilitation fund, at the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica offices in St. Andrew, on July 12.
Agriculture

Rehabilitation Fund Launched to Assist Farmers

A farmers’ rehabilitation fund has been launched to provide support for farmers most affected by Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island on July 3. The fund aims to raise $20 million and was launched by the United Way of Jamaica, in collaboration with the Government and Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining; the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS); ScotiaBank Canada; Seprod...
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Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.
Agriculture

Farmers Urged to Clear Drains to Remove Excess Water

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers to maintain their drains and ditches to help remove excess water from their farms. This step is critical to the recovery process, as excess water can leave plants (especially their roots) susceptible to rotting and spikes in pest populations. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with RADA, Francine Webb, told...
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General Manager of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron, is urging coconut farmers to reach out to the Advisory Officers in their region with information regarding damage to their farms.
AgricultureHurricane Beryl

Registered Coconut Farmers Urged to Report Losses

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) is urging registered farmers to reach out to Advisory Officers within their region to report damage to farms, caused by Hurricane Beryl. General Manager of the Board, Shaun Cameron, told JIS News today (July 9), that with telecommunications down and persons without power across sections of the country, farmers should reach out where they can...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant (second left), is in light discussion with (from left) Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson; First Vice-President of the JAS, Denton Alvaranga; and Second Vice-President of the organisation, Owen Dobson. Occasion was the recent launch of the 2024 staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Hi-Pro Ace Supercentre in White Marl, St. Catherine.
Agriculture

Denbigh 2024 to Showcase Investment Opportunities in Agriculture

The 2024 staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, which has been dubbed ‘Denbigh 70’, will showcase the plethora of investment opportunities in the agricultural sector. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, said the event will provide crucial information for business creation and expansion. “We will be pitching the agriculture prospectus to...
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