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...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), consults with Coconut Industry Board (CIB) Chairman, Christopher Gentles, during the recent Coconut Growers Annual General Meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

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...

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...

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, looks at what remains of a once sturdy greenhouse in St. Elizabeth. Occasion was an assessment tour of farms in the parish on Saturday (July 6) by the Minister and several representatives from agencies within the Ministry.

Vegetable farmers impacted by Hurricane Beryl have commenced efforts to recover from losses sustained. The powerful cyclone, which passed just south of Jamaica as a category-four system on July 3, dealt a devastating blow to the agriculture sector, which racked up damage and losses totalling more than $1billion, based on preliminary estimates. Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS ) President, Lenworth Fulton,...