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Director of Project Management and Coordination, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dwayne Henry, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Director of Project Management and Coordination, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dwayne Henry, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

New RADA Strategy Yields Positive Outcomes in Fight Against Cocoa Frosty Pod Rot

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has reported a positive response from cocoa farmers across Jamaica to newly introduced techniques aimed at combating the frosty pod rot disease. These techniques, which include top grafting and basal grafting, have proven instrumental...
Director of Project Management and Coordination at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dwayne Henry.
Director of Project Management and Coordination at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dwayne Henry.

RADA Optimistic About Future of Cocoa Industry
Public Relations Specialist, National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes.
Public Relations Specialist, National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes.

NIC Urges Protection of Canals and Irrigation Equipment in Farming Communities
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the recent commissioning ceremony for the newly installed 130,000-gallon sectional water tank at the National Irrigation Commission Limited’s (NIC) New Forest office in Manchester.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the recent commissioning ceremony for the newly installed 130,000-gallon sectional water tank at the National Irrigation Commission Limited’s (NIC) New Forest office in Manchester.

Agriculture Records 13.7 Per Cent Growth in Second Quarter of 2025
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), and State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third right), share lens time with stakeholders and Ministry representatives during the commissioning ceremony for a 130,000-gallon sectional water tank in New Forest, Manchester, on August 15. From left are National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) Regional Systems Manager for Clarendon and Manchester, Fitzgerald Reid; Permanent Secretary in the Agriculture Ministry, Dermon Spence; and NIC Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Gyles, and Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan Stewart.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), and State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third right), share lens time with stakeholders and Ministry representatives during the commissioning ceremony for a 130,000-gallon sectional water tank in New Forest, Manchester, on August 15. From left are National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) Regional Systems Manager for Clarendon and Manchester, Fitzgerald Reid; Permanent Secretary in the Agriculture Ministry, Dermon Spence; and NIC Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Gyles, and Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan Stewart.

130,000-Gallon Water Tank Commissioned to Boost Irrigation in Manchester

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
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Work Commences on Site Office for Pedro Plains Irrigation Project

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says work has commenced to establish the site office for the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project in St. Elizabeth. “So, having done the ceremonial ground-breaking for the Pedro Plains Irrigation Project recently, work has started in earnest to establish our site office. We've done the land clearing and we've identified the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a tractor to the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) Hounslow office in Watchwell, St. Elizabeth on Friday (Aug. 15). Looking on (from left) are the NIC’s Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan Stewart; Permanent Secretary in the Agriculture Ministry, Dermon Spence; and Chief Executive Officer at the NIC, Joseph Gyles.
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Agriculture Ministry Strengthens Tractor Services to St. Elizabeth Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has strengthened mechanisation support for farmers in St. Elizabeth with the provision of a new tractor to the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) Hounslow office in Watchwell.  Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, who officially handed over the machinery on Friday (Aug. 15), said the presentation of the tractor forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing...
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Inspector Eugene Robinson of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area 3 Agricultural Protection Branch.
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Livestock Must Be Properly Tagged Under Identification And Traceability System

The police are reminding individuals selling livestock, particularly cattle, to ensure that they are tagged under the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS). Designed to combat praedial larceny, the NAITS incorporates information on an animal’s identity, ownership, geographical location and movement activity. It involves tagging animals with unique identifiers and issuing a passport, which enables farmers to properly track...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, at the National Fisheries Authority
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Plan Being Developed To Make Fuel More Affordable To Fishers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is developing a plan to make fuel more affordable and accessible to fishers across Jamaica. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during the handover ceremony for boats and engines at the Black River office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13)....
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Owen Dobson (second left), look at the range of fresh produce on display at the JAS booth on day two of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 2. They are joined by JAS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Derron Grant (second right), and JAS Regional Manager, Denver Thorpe (right).
Agriculture

Denbigh 71 Hailed A Success

The 71st staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show has been hailed as a significant success, fulfilling its mandate in highlighting the strength and resilience of Jamaica’s agricultural sector. Speaking to JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organising entity, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, said that the three-day event effectively showcased the theme, ‘A...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, at the office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13).
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Black River Fish Market to Be Renovated

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will commence full renovation works on the Black River Fish Market in St. Elizabeth this week, to improve facilities for vendors and enhance the overall market environment. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, in an interview with JIS News, said the project will include repainting, deep cleaning, and other improvements to create a more...
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