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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers the keynote address during the St. Thomas agricultural show on Friday (June 23). The event was staged by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Thomas office at the Rudolf Elder Park in Morant Bay.
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers the keynote address during the St. Thomas agricultural show on Friday (June 23). The event was staged by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Thomas office at the Rudolf Elder Park in Morant Bay.

Agriculture Ministry to Continue Scaling up Onion Production in St. Thomas

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Mining says it will continue scaling up onion production in St. Thomas, even as it notes that farmers there have been mastering the growing of the crop. Speaking on Friday (June 23) during the parish’s...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), lifts piece of a pumpkin on display at the launch of the 69th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Hi-Pro Ace supercentre in St. Catherine on June 21. Observing are (from second left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer and Vice President of Hi-Pro, Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), lifts piece of a pumpkin on display at the launch of the 69th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Hi-Pro Ace supercentre in St. Catherine on June 21. Observing are (from second left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer and Vice President of Hi-Pro, Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie.

Denbigh Comes Alive August 5-7
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left) and President of Junior Chamber International, Marklon Bedward (centre), examine a lettuce plant on a newly established vegetable farm at Best Care Special Education School in Kingston. With them is school Chairman, Orville Johnson. The vegetable farm and a shade house were officially opened on Wednesday (June 21).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left) and President of Junior Chamber International, Marklon Bedward (centre), examine a lettuce plant on a newly established vegetable farm at Best Care Special Education School in Kingston. With them is school Chairman, Orville Johnson. The vegetable farm and a shade house were officially opened on Wednesday (June 21).

Vegetable Garden Established at Best Care Special Education School
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show today (June 21), at the Hi-Pro supercentre in St. Catherine.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show today (June 21), at the Hi-Pro supercentre in St. Catherine.

Support for Flood-Affected Farmers In Sections of Manchester, St. Elizabeth and St. Ann
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers the main address at today’s (June 20) agriculture stakeholders’ forum at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers the main address at today’s (June 20) agriculture stakeholders’ forum at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.

Climate-Resilient Agricultural Practices Must Be Prioritised – State Minister

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Public Relations Specialist, National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, tells JIS News that the Commission operates in drought-prone areas across the island and offers farmers consistent water supply to their farms.
Agriculture

NIC Applicants Must Have Legal Access to Land

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is reminding persons that they must have legal access to land before applying for service from the entity. The NIC is the only organisation on the island that offers irrigated water to farmers. In a recent interview with JIS News, Public Relations Specialist at the NIC, Christeen Forbes, said the Commission operates in drought-prone areas...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), observes a fruit and vegetable display at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth Open Day Agrifest at the Social Development Commission (SDC) complex in Santa Cruz, on June 9. Also looking on are (from left) Director of Minerals, Land and Environmental Management in the Ministry, Dorlan Burrell; RADA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Winston Simpson; RADA St. Elizabeth Deputy Parish Manager, Jermaine Wilson; and RADA St. Elizabeth Parish Agricultural Manager (acting), Mark Lee.
Agriculture

Major Investment to Boost Production of Ginger, Turmeric and Pimento

A US$14-million investment over the next five years to drive a minimum 50 per cent increase in the production of ginger, turmeric and pimento has been announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Addressing the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth Open Day Agrifest at the Social Development Commission (SDC) complex in Santa Cruz, on...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), inspect solar panels comprising the Plumwood Pumping Station PV Solar System Installation Project in New Forest, Manchester, along with Energy Engineer, National Irrigation Commission, Emile Myers. The facility, which was handed over by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) during a recent ceremony, was financed under the second cycle of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI-II). The system will benefit approximately 1,943 farmers in the New Forest/Duff House Agro-Parks in South Manchester and South St. Elizabeth.
AgricultureScience

PHOTOS: JSIF Handover Plumwood Pumping Station PV Solar System

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), inspect solar panels comprising the Plumwood Pumping Station PV Solar System Installation Project in New Forest, Manchester, along with Energy Engineer, National Irrigation Commission, Emile Myers. The facility, which was handed over by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) during a recent ceremony,...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining , Hon. Franklin Witter (right) and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson, examine tomatoes at the Gayle Town Farm in Ballards Valley, St. Elizabeth. Occasion was a tour of farms and farm roads that were damaged by the recent heavy rainfall on Friday ( June 16).
Agriculture

More Than $60 Million Damage to Crops In St. Elizabeth

The recent heavy rains have caused an estimated $63 million in crop damage in St. Elizabeth, notes Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter. Speaking to JIS News after a tour of several farms and roadways in St. Elizabeth Southern, which were affected by the recent heavy rainfall, on Friday June 16, Mr....
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right) and farmer from Alligator Pond, Manchester, Laverni Reid, look at watermelons that remain in the field, in the aftermath of recent heavy rains. Occasion was a tour of the area on Wednesday (June 14) to assess the damage.
Agriculture

South Manchester Farmers to Get Assistance

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be assisting farmers in South Manchester who suffered major losses during recent heavy rains. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the commitment during a tour of farmlands in areas such as Duff House and Spring Ground on Wednesday (June 14), where he saw destruction of crops and damage to infrastructure such as...
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(FILE) A St Elizabeth farm with the new method of watering by drip irrigation, fed from the black tanks.
Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged to Use NIC Services

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is urging farmers to access their irrigation services for their crops. The call comes in light of the recent drought conditions caused by below-normal rainfall, which has left many farmers across the island vulnerable. Many farmers are still dependent on rainfall to sustain their operations, but irrigated water can provide a consistent supply. Public Relations...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), looks at the colourful display of fruits and vegetables at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Elizabeth ‘Agrifest’ at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Complex in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on June 9. Looking on are (from left): Director of Minerals, Land and Environmental Management in the Ministry, Dorlan Burrell; RADA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Winston Simpson; RADA St. Elizabeth Deputy Parish Manager, Jermaine Wilson; and RADA St. Elizabeth Parish Agricultural Manager (Acting), Mark Lee.
Agriculture

Gov’t Boosting Irrigation In St. Elizabeth

The Government is spending $700 million to improve irrigation systems and support farmers across the parish of St. Elizabeth. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the investment is part of the greater Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme that aims to improve access to irrigation to boost agricultural production and food security. He was addressing the...
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