A total of 91 small and micro entrepreneurs have been upskilled under the ‘Inclusive and Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Rural and Peri-Urban Territories of Kingston’ project, which was led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The project mainly assisted young female business owners to implement agri-food businesses with a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient approach to...

A new pumping station, ramp and water truck have been commissioned in the community of Clarks Town, Trelawny, to benefit farmers in the area. The commissioning was spearheaded by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC). At the handover ceremony held on Thursday (October 5), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the commissioning is to ensure that a...

Legislation to amend the Praedial Larceny (Prevention) Act to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement to go after farm thieves is expected to go before Parliament shortly. Addressing a sensitisation session on October 5 at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston, State Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, said the amendment will provide further deterrence against the criminal...

Approximately 150 residents from Kitson Town will receive technical support and skills training to increase income generation and job opportunities under the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project. An initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the project will target farmers, women, and youth from 26 districts in the rural St. Catherine community....

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has reaffirmed its commitment to food safety as it ramps up efforts to increase exports. “Food safety is everybody’s business. It will take our collective efforts to ensure that the highest standards of safety and quality are synonymous with Jamaican agricultural exports. “This will help us to continue to bolster our position on...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding farmers to utilise resources judiciously through the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices. RADA is currently working islandwide to enhance the development of farming through an effective, efficient and sustainable extension service. Officers often provide valuable information and resources to farmers to stimulate the growth of their businesses. Livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine...

The Government will be spending $150 million to increase Irish potato production and $80 million to assist onion farmers as part of its strategy to boost the yield of specific crops, to ensure food security. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said one of the objectives is to increase Irish potato production by 20 tons per hectare...