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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Belize, Dr Crispim Moreira (second left), makes a point during a conversation with (from left) International consultant with the FAO, Dr Inessa Salomao; Junior Achievement Jamaica’s Callia Smith-Harriott; and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s St. Sanya Morrison. The occasion was a validation seminar for the ‘Inclusive and Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Rural and Peri-Urban Territories of Kingston’ project on Friday (October 6) at the Altamont Court Hotel in Kingston.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Belize, Dr Crispim Moreira (second left), makes a point during a conversation with (from left) International consultant with the FAO, Dr Inessa Salomao; Junior Achievement Jamaica’s Callia Smith-Harriott; and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s St. Sanya Morrison. The occasion was a validation seminar for the ‘Inclusive and Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Rural and Peri-Urban Territories of Kingston’ project on Friday (October 6) at the Altamont Court Hotel in Kingston.

91 Entrepreneurs Upskilled Under FAO Project

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)....
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a water truck in Clarks Town, Trelawny . Occasion was a commissioning ceremony for the truck, a ramp and pumping station on Thursday (October 5). Sharing the moment are (from left) Chief Executive Officer at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Joseph Gyles; Chairman of the NIC Board, Nigel Myrie and Board Member at the NIC, Genille Attalla.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a water truck in Clarks Town, Trelawny . Occasion was a commissioning ceremony for the truck, a ramp and pumping station on Thursday (October 5). Sharing the moment are (from left) Chief Executive Officer at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Joseph Gyles; Chairman of the NIC Board, Nigel Myrie and Board Member at the NIC, Genille Attalla.

More Water for Farmers in Clarks Town, Trelawny
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a Praedial Larceny Prevention Sensitisation session on October 5 at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a Praedial Larceny Prevention Sensitisation session on October 5 at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston.

Amendment to Praedial Larceny Act to Go Before Parliament Shortly
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right); and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira (left), sign the letter of agreement for the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project during the launch ceremony held on October 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Observing the proceedings are (from left, back row): Chief executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Masakui Rungsung; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer; and National Project Manager, Princess Lee.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right); and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira (left), sign the letter of agreement for the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project during the launch ceremony held on October 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Observing the proceedings are (from left, back row): Chief executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Masakui Rungsung; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer; and National Project Manager, Princess Lee.

150 Kitson Town Residents to Benefit from Resilient Agri-Food Systems Project
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the opening session of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ)/Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Summit on the Produce Safety Rule, Food Security and Agribusiness Council held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 26).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the opening session of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ)/Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Summit on the Produce Safety Rule, Food Security and Agribusiness Council held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 26).

Jamaica Focused on Food Safety as Part of Export Drive

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Senior Livestock specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged to Implement Sustainable Agricultural Practices

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...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the official commencement of the 2023-2024 National Irish Potato and Onion Production and Productivity Incentive Programme, in Chudleigh, Manchester, on September 20.  
Agriculture

Big Boost for Irish Potato and Onion Production

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...
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Livestock Specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
Agriculture

Small Ruminant Owners Encouraged to Keep Proper Records

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging all small ruminant farmers to keep accurate and current records of their animals. This is necessary for the Authority to assist farmers to improve farm operations across the island. In a recent interview with JIS News, Livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine Brown, said the Authority has created goat record-keeping books for farmers....
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Senior Livestock specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
Agriculture

Livestock Owners Urged to Stock Up on Supplies for the Rainy Season

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding livestock owners to stock up on critical supplies for their animals during the rainy season. RADA’s Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Francine Webb Lawrence, says farmers should have a checklist for their livestock. “Ensure that you have stocked up at least a week’s supply of feed, medicine and water because,...
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Natural disaster causes bananas to fall, damaging orchard produce.
Agriculture

RADA Reminds Farmers to Report Damage After Natural Hazards

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding farmers to report damage to their property after natural hazards such as hurricanes. Earlier this year, heavy rains caused an estimated $63 million in crop damage in St. Elizabeth alone. An accurate evaluation of damage by storms, hurricanes, floods and periods of heavy rains is crucial to arranging relief efforts by the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during the opening ceremony of the High-level Ministerial Meeting for Caribbean Ministers of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, held at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston, on Monday (September 18).
Agriculture

Regional Partnerships Key to Sustainable Agriculture Future

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says partnerships are key to addressing current issues and creating a sustainable agricultural future for the Caribbean. “How can we ensure that more of our small, older farmers have access to the water they need to move their agriculture enterprise forward? How can we ensure that they’re planning with the new...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureFisheriesMining

Minister Green Elected New Chair of WECAFC

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has been elected Chairman of the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC). He was elected during the staging of the 19th WECAFC session, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from September 6 to 8. The Minister said Jamaica is honoured to be the Chair of WECAFC. “WECAFC continues to be essential in our...
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