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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Agriculture Critical To Recovery Of Tourism – Minister

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says agriculture and manufacturing will be critical to the recovery of the tourism industry in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, from the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said the impact of...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking at function for the handover of a backhoe to the St. Elizabeth Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) at the Holland Estate in the parish, recently.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking at function for the handover of a backhoe to the St. Elizabeth Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) at the Holland Estate in the parish, recently.

Minister Green Seeks Private-Sector Partnership To Provide Farmers With Equipment
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. ​
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. ​

Agriculture Ministry Preparing For Dry Season
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses farmers at the Albert High School in Southern Trelawny, following a tour of farms and agricultural lands in the area, on January 22.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses farmers at the Albert High School in Southern Trelawny, following a tour of farms and agricultural lands in the area, on January 22.

Committee Established To Develop National Yam Strategy
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses farmers at the Albert High School in Southern Trelawny, following a tour of farms and agricultural lands in the area on Friday (January 22).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses farmers at the Albert High School in Southern Trelawny, following a tour of farms and agricultural lands in the area on Friday (January 22).

Agriculture Ministry To Regularise Former Sugar Cane Lands In Parnassus

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (2nd right), looks at strawberries reaped by Cecil Rope (second left) on is farm in Rock Spring, South Trelawny, during a tour of the area on Friday (Jan. 22). Others (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence; and Executive Director of the Rural Agriculture Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson.
Agriculture

Gov’t in Talks With Insurance Companies to Provide Coverage for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is taking steps to provide insurance coverage for the island’s large and small-scale farmers through the partnership with the private sector. Addressing farmers at the Albert Town High School in Trelawny on Friday (January 22),  following a tour of southern sections of the parish, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green said that talks are underway...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), aboard the backhoe that was handed over to the St. Elizabeth Office of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) during a ceremony held at the Holland Estate in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 15).
Agriculture

RADA Receives Equipment

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, on Friday (January 15), handed over a backhoe to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to provide services to the farming communities of St. Elizabeth. The backhoe, is one of two purchased by the Ministry, valuing approximately $38 million from funds received under the COVID Recovery Response Programme. The other excavating equipment...
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Chief Technical Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson. (File Photo)
Agriculture

Gov’t Committed To Increasing Irrigation Services To Boost Agricultural Production

Chief Technical Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson, says the Government is committed to increasing access to irrigation services in order to ensure a competitive and productive agricultural sector. “The Government of Jamaica is cognisant that the role of irrigation and water management in increasing food production is essential...
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Agriculture

Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit Steps Up Campaign

In its continued drive to increase and spread knowledge about the devastating impact of the theft of agricultural produce on the country’s farmers, communities and economy, the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit has launched its essay and jingle competition. The competition, which closes on January 31, is geared towards young Jamaicans aged nine to 18. Entries should be submitted to plpu@moa.gov.jm...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), pets a chick handed to him by Vice President, Hi-Pro Division, Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie (ret’d) during the handover of input supplies to farmers at the Jamaica Broilers Limited headquarters in McCook’s Pen, St. Catherine, on December 16. The company donated 20,000 baby chicks and 1,000 bags of broiler ration to farmers who were affected by flood damage.
AgricultureFisheries

PHOTOS: Minister Green. Receives Input Supplies for Farmers From HI-PRO

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), pets a chick handed to him by Vice President, Hi-Pro Division, Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie (ret’d) during the handover of input supplies to farmers at the Jamaica Broilers Limited headquarters in McCook’s Pen, St. Catherine, on December 16. The company donated 20,000 baby chicks and 1,000 bags...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake.
AgricultureYouth

Technical Assistance for Youth Farmers

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs has been providing technical assistance primarily to youth farmers to help them to overcome various challenges, while introducing them to proper farming techniques. In a recent interview with JIS News, Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake, said the technical assistance provided by his organisation would enhance the work of extension officers and the services...
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