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Praedial Larceny Prevention Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Superintendent Oral Pascoe.

Cattle Farmers Encouraged to Tag Animals under NAITS to Access Key Export Markets

Local cattle farmers are being encouraged to tag all their animals under the National Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) in order to access key export markets. Praedial Larceny Prevention Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Superintendent Oral...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), and President of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA), Hanif Brown (centre), look at pork product being shown to them by Business Development Manager at meat processing company Nation Choice, Stacey Campbell. Occasion was the launch of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA) ‘Pork Jamaica’ campaign at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens complex in St. Andrew on Tuesday (November 28).

Campaign to Increase Pork Consumption Launched

Senior General Manager, GraceKennedy, Carl Barnett (right), makes a presentation to Carlington Darby for over 15 years of meritorious service to the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited, during the agency’s 36th anniversary luncheon and long service awards ceremony on November 28 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

NIC Hailed as Key Contributor to Food Security

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with youngsters during the national ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on Friday (November 24).

Agriculture Minister Wants CASE to Become a University

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during a national ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on November 24.

RADA Launches Mobile App

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), and Chief Technical Director, Orville Palmer (right), look on as Certification and Compliance Officer in the Ministry, Fitzroy Gordon, explains the characteristics of stem end rot in fruits. Occasion was the ‘New FACE of Food’ stakeholder engagement session at Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary on November 23. The island-wide meetings aim to promote new investment opportunities in agriculture.

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PHOTOS: New Face of Food Stakeholders Meeting in St. Mary

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), and Chief Technical Director, Orville Palmer (right), look on as Certification and Compliance Officer in the Ministry, Fitzroy Gordon, explains the characteristics of stem end rot in fruits. Occasion was the ‘New FACE of Food’ stakeholder engagement session at Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary on November 23. The island-wide meetings...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

2 years ago Agriculture

Support for Flood-Affected Farmers

A total of $157 million is to be provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, to support farmers affected by the recent heavy rains from Potential Tropical Cyclone 22. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during a National ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ ceremony in Portland on Friday (November 24). The Minister lamented that the country had moved...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left) cuts the ribbon to officially open a section of the rehabilitated Spring Garden roadway in St. Ann on Wednesday (November 22). He is joined by (from left) Director of Engineering at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Clayton Williams; State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter; Farmer, Barbara West; Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Krystal Lee; Farmer, Jahbless Campbell Grayham; RADA Parish Manager for St. Ann, Sheldon Scott; and Works Engineer at RADA for Clarendon, Catherine and St. Ann, Renrick Thompson.

2 years ago Agriculture

Spring Garden Farm Road Rehabilitated

Farmers in Spring Garden near Bamboo in St Ann, now have improved access to their fields and are now better able to transport their produce to market, following the rehabilitation of the farm road in the area. The 350-metre stretch of roadway was upgraded at cost of $9 million and was officially opened by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), looks on as Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst for the Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division, Georgette Thompson, highlights features of equipment used in the division. Others (from left) are Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Osbil Watson; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer; and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Advisor, Health, Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, Dr. Serene Joseph. Occasion was the Ministry’s World Anti-Microbial Awareness Week event held on November 21 at the Veterinary Services Division in Kingston.

2 years ago AgricultureHealth & Wellness

Gov’t Taking Steps to Address Antimicrobial Resistance

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, is taking steps to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical measure in safeguarding the country’s food security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the Veterinary Services Division, through its surveillance, monitoring and laboratory services, is ensuring that the country’s food supply is free from antibiotic residue, pesticides, hormones, and environmental contaminants...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in conversation with St. Thomas farmer, Garfield Espeut, during a tour of sections of the parish today (November 19), to look at the effects of the recent heavy rains.

2 years ago AgricultureEnvironmentPrime Minister

PM Hails Resilience of St. Thomas Farmers

Farmers in St. Thomas are being commended for their spirit of resilience, particularly in the aftermath of the recent heavy rains. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a tour of flood-damaged areas of the parish today (November 19), met with several farmers who provided him with a first-hand account of how Potential Tropical Cyclone 22 has affected their...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), in conversation with Chief Technical Director, Michelle Parkins, during a stakeholder engagement session for the Ministry’s ‘New FACE of Food’ strategy, which was held at the Casa Lagoona Hotel in St. Thomas, on November 15.

2 years ago Agriculture

Harsher Penalties Coming for Praedial Larceny

Stiffer penalties and greater regulations are coming to curb praedial larceny, when Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, brings to Parliament an amendment to the Agricultural Produce Act. Providing details at a Stakeholder Engagement Session in St. Thomas, on November 15, the Minister said that praedial larceny has been affecting its small ruminant programme and that there...

Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Annaliese Aiken Min.

2 years ago AgricultureScienceTechnology

Pig and Chicken Farmers Encouraged to Use Services of SRC to Expand Businesses

Chicken and pig farmers across Jamaica are being encouraged to consider using the services of the smoked meat facility at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) to expand their businesses. Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the SRC, Annaliese Aiken Min, said now is the best time for farmers to invest in this area, with the holidays approaching. “This...