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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint celebration of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day, held on Wednesday (October 1) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew. The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of Jamaica’s coffee and cocoa industries.
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint celebration of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day, held on Wednesday (October 1) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew. The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of Jamaica’s coffee and cocoa industries.

Stakeholders Celebrate Coffee and Cocoa Days at Emancipation Park

Scores of coffee and cocoa farmers, processors and exporters gathered at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 1) for the joint celebration of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day. They were joined by passersby, drawn in by...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s Strategic Planning Retreat on September 25 at the Ocean Coral Springs Resort in Trelawny.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s Strategic Planning Retreat on September 25 at the Ocean Coral Springs Resort in Trelawny.

Essex Valley Irrigation Project at 90 Per Cent Completion
Developers of the ‘AgriConnect’ mobile application accept their $40,000 cash prize from Chairman of the National Youth in Agriculture Committee, Joseph Small (right), and Director of Field Services at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Garfield Ewart (second right), after being named winners of the 2025 National Youth in Agriculture competition in the mobile app category. The award was presented during the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held in May Pen, Clarendon, in August. The winning team comprises (from left) Livingston Mitchell, Ackeem Messam, Davado Evans, and Khrisean Stewart—all students of the Amber HEART Academy in Stony Hill, St Andrew, where they are pursuing studies in Mobile App Development.
Developers of the ‘AgriConnect’ mobile application accept their $40,000 cash prize from Chairman of the National Youth in Agriculture Committee, Joseph Small (right), and Director of Field Services at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Garfield Ewart (second right), after being named winners of the 2025 National Youth in Agriculture competition in the mobile app category. The award was presented during the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held in May Pen, Clarendon, in August. The winning team comprises (from left) Livingston Mitchell, Ackeem Messam, Davado Evans, and Khrisean Stewart—all students of the Amber HEART Academy in Stony Hill, St Andrew, where they are pursuing studies in Mobile App Development.

National Youth in Agriculture Winners to Launch ‘Agriconnect’ App by 2026
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

Government Takes Steps to Unlock Potential of Goat Farming and Aquaculture
Plant Pathologist with the Coconut Industry Board, Dr. Wayne Myrie.
Plant Pathologist with the Coconut Industry Board, Dr. Wayne Myrie.

Coconut Farmers Urged to Report Bud Rot

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Caption: Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the recent Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, on September 19, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.
Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Commits to Transforming Lives of Sector Stakeholders

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has committed to redoubling the Ministry’s effort to transform the lives of Jamaicans, particularly those engaged in portfolio activities. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Minister Green said this is an exciting time for those sectors. “I think we have to be at the heart of the growth agenda...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, held on Friday (September 19), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
AgricultureInvestment

Agricultural Sector Showing Resilience – Minister Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says Jamaica’s agricultural sector continues to show resilience, despite experiencing setbacks. Speaking on Friday (September 19) at the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, Mr. Green said despite the shocks, the sector has maintained growth. “Our farmers and fishers continue to...
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Managing Director, Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), Donna Marie Howe, delivers remarks during the welcome reception of the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), which was held on Wednesday (September 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
AgricultureDevelopmentInvestment

JBM Announces Plans for Strategic Agro-park Development in St. Ann

Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) has announced plans to invest in the agriculture sector through the development of a new agro-park in St. Ann. The announcement was made by Managing Director, Donna Marie Howe, during Wednesday’s (September 17) welcome reception for the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Addressing attendees, Ms....
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held on Friday (September 19) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. 
AgricultureGender AffairsYouth

Gov’t Prioritizes Inclusion of Youth and Women in Agro-park Initiative

The Government is taking deliberate steps to ensure that women and young people play a central role in Jamaica’s agricultural transformation, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Speaking at the opening of the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday (September 19), Mr. Green...
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Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Project Manager, Daintyann Barrett Smith, delivers remarks during the welcome reception of the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), which was held on Wednesday (September 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
AgricultureInvestment

JSIF Reaffirms Strategic Commitment to Agricultural Development

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has underscored its commitment to supporting the agriculture sector. This was reiterated by Project Manager, Daintyann Barrett Smith, during the opening reception for the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), held on Wednesday (September 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. “It was easy for us at JSIF to offer our...
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Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on September 18.
AgricultureCommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentTechnologyYouth

Mayor Says Montego Bay’s Youth Well Positioned to Lead the Charge in Agri-Tech

Montego Bay’s youth are well positioned to lead the charge in agri-tech, logistics, and export-oriented farming, says Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon. “With murders down by 60 per cent, lowest in over 30 years, and with Montego Bay no longer defined by its past struggles, [the city’s] emerging potential opens...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully, delivers remarks during the welcome reception for the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), which was held on Wednesday (September 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
AgricultureInvestment

Inaugural Agri-Business Forum Targeting Growth and Global Investment Opportunities

The inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) is set to spotlight investment opportunities across Jamaica’s agricultural sector, marked by the unveiling of the official ‘Deal Book for Agriculture’. The three-day forum, running from September 17 to 19 under the theme ‘Sustainable Agri-Business: Global Reach, Local Impact’, has drawn more than 500 local and international participants, including investors, government agencies, financial...
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