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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), engages with a student at the HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park Academy, Shavana Ellis (right), while touring booths at a World Milk Day function held on Thursday (June 1) at the Sydney Pagan STEM Academy in St Elizabeth. Looking on is Principal, Sydney Pagan STEM Academy, Milbert Miller (second left).
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), engages with a student at the HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park Academy, Shavana Ellis (right), while touring booths at a World Milk Day function held on Thursday (June 1) at the Sydney Pagan STEM Academy in St Elizabeth. Looking on is Principal, Sydney Pagan STEM Academy, Milbert Miller (second left).

Almost 10 Per Cent Growth in Milk Production Last Year

New product development and innovative practices in the dairy industry resulted in an almost 10 per cent increase in the nation’s fresh milk production last year. State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, in...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), plants spice seedlings along with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (centre), and President and Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Cooperative Development International/Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (ACDI/VOCA), Sylvia Megret. Occasion was the launch of the Food for Progress Jamaica Spices project at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Thursday (June 1).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), plants spice seedlings along with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (centre), and President and Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Cooperative Development International/Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (ACDI/VOCA), Sylvia Megret. Occasion was the launch of the Food for Progress Jamaica Spices project at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Thursday (June 1).

Jamaica Must Re-establish Its Prominence in the Global Spice Industry – Minister Green
Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordinator, Kalecia Hall, says the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit is working with the farmers on how to help protect their farms.
Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordinator, Kalecia Hall, says the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit is working with the farmers on how to help protect their farms.

Government Ramps up Sensitisation Sessions to Tackle Praedial Larceny
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), feels a handful of the granular fertiliser produced by Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Limited (NFJ), during a tour of the company’s plant in Kingston on Tuesday (May 30). Assisting the Minister is Plant Manager, NFJ, Matthew Leon (left), while partially hidden at centre is Managing Director, Dennis Valdez.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), feels a handful of the granular fertiliser produced by Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Limited (NFJ), during a tour of the company’s plant in Kingston on Tuesday (May 30). Assisting the Minister is Plant Manager, NFJ, Matthew Leon (left), while partially hidden at centre is Managing Director, Dennis Valdez.

Free Technical Assistance Available to Farmers Through Newport-Fersan
Vendors at the Hanover Agricultural Show in Lucea, Hanover, on May 26.
Vendors at the Hanover Agricultural Show in Lucea, Hanover, on May 26.

State Minister Says Farming Is Big Business

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Agriculture

Project to Revitalise Spice Industry to Launch Thursday

Food for Progress Jamaica Spices, a four-year undertaking aimed at revitalising the island’s spice industry, will be launched on Thursday (June 1). The project, which is slated to run until 2027, is aimed at increasing yields of turmeric, ginger, and pimento on 2,250 hectares of land by 50 per cent, resulting in $20.7 million in sales and $14.5 million in...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, examines Quiet Storm, a chestnut stallion owned by Dr. Arielle Foote (left), daughter of Westmoreland Veterinarian, Dr. Dingle Foote, during the Westmoreland Agricultural Show 2023, at Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on May 28.
Agriculture

Praedial Larceny Must Be Dealt with Urgently – Minister

Praedial larceny remains a clear and present danger to the agricultural sector and must be dealt with as a matter of urgency, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Speaking at the Westmoreland Agricultural Show 2023, at the Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on May 28, Mr. Green said that it is against this background that a...
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Banana and Plantain Farmer, Winsome Crosdale-Delaney, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Agriculture

Farmer Hails Banana Board’s Continued Support

Portland-based banana and plantain farmer, Winsome Crosdale Delaney, is lauding the Banana Board for the invaluable support provided in enabling her to boost production. Speaking to JIS News in a recent interview, she said over the past 12 years, the Board has provided technical assistance through scientific research conducted on her farm. “This has really assisted me to increase my...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), with representatives from the Papine High School 4-H Club during the 2023 Agricultural Show (Agrofest) for Kingston and St. Andrew. They are (from left) students, Andrew Matthewson, Grade 10; Jessica Williamson, Grade 11; Rihanna Simpson, Grade 11, and Terome Rookwooe, Grade 10; and Agricultural Science teacher, Mark Jones. The event was held on the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston, on Saturday (May 27).
AgricultureTransport

Special Emphasis on Farm Roads This Year

Special emphasis will be placed on the Farm Road Programme this year, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Addressing stakeholders and patrons at the 27th staging of the Kingston and St. Andrew Agricultural Show (Agrofest), on Saturday (May 27) at the Ministry’s playfield, in Kingston, Mr. Green said during consultations with the farmers, concerns were expressed...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), views the aquaponic display at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs booth, during a tour at the Kingston and St. Andrew Agricultural Show (Agrofest), held on Saturday (May 27) at the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston. Others (from second left) are Regional Manager, Eastern Region, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Alain Cox and President, Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry to Address Challenges in Drought Mitigation Plan

An urgent strategic meeting will be held with critical heads of agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, to address the challenges in the Ministry’s drought mitigation plan. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green said the meeting comes after a nine per cent decline in production was reported for the first quarter of this year. “We have thus far...
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Outgoing Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), examines a package of breadfruit while viewing a display of locally produced items, during the opening ceremony for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-hosted Bridging Organizations and Networks Development (BOND) Learning Guide for Trainers Workshop, on Monday (May 22) at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is event facilitator and chair, Hedda Rose Dunkley.
Agriculture

FAO Hosting Bridging Organisations and Networks Development Farmers Workshop

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is hosting a Bridging Organizations and Networks Development (BOND) Learning Guide for Trainers Workshop, which aims to build on the Government’s focus on increasing the capacity of small-scale producer entities. The workshop, being held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston from May 22 to 24, targets beneficiaries under the Farmers Organizations...
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General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Agriculture

Banana Farmers Urged to Increase Surveillance for Pests and Diseases

Banana and plantain farmers are being encouraged to increase surveillance for pests and diseases that can affect their crops. General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, told JIS News that preempting diseases and pests with proper preparation can protect farmers’ investments. “Banana being a plant that grows year-round makes it susceptible to diseases, and when a plant is around...
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