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Agricultural Sector Poised for A Major ‘Face’ Lift
Jamaica’s agricultural landscape is poised to be revolutionised under a new initiative being implemented by the Government, as part of moves to bolster the country’s food security. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will lead the charge through the...
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Female Farmer Gets Donkey Promised by Prime Minister
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has made good on a promise to provide female farmer from Cornwall district in St. Elizabeth, Dionne Blake, with a donkey to transport her goods. On Friday (July 21), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. J....
Agriculture Ministry Allocates an Additional $104 Million to Assist Farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated an additional $104 million towards drought mitigation efforts for farmers. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 19). “To address the challenges of water scarcity and drought caused by climate change, we have initiated a comprehensive programme for the...
RADA Tells Farmers to Keep Livestock Cool
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging farmers to keep their livestock cool during the summer months. With rising temperatures and repeated record-breaking highs, Livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine Brown, said farmers can implement short-term measures to protect animals. “Because of the heat that we are having, what farmers need to do, immediately, is to make sure that their...
Farmers Urged to Get Storm-Ready
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers islandwide to make preparations to protect their properties, crops and livestock against the impact of potential storms. Jamaica is now in the second month of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Speaking to JIS News in a recent interview, Senior Plant Health and Food-Safety Officer...
Agriculture Ministry Tasked with Identifying Alternative Crops for Cultivation In Southern Clarendon
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has been tasked with identifying orchard crops that can be grown on lands in southern Clarendon owned by the Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) that are not currently under cultivation. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing residents during a brief tour of the area on Wednesday (July...
Retreat for Judges to Deal with Praedial Larceny
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says a retreat will be held for judges to sensitise them on the harm being done to farmers due to praedial larceny. Calling it the biggest threat facing the agricultural sector, Mr. Green said one of the main problems is that the fines are too low, to the point where the...