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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the silage handing over ceremony which was held at the Island Dairies Limited dairy farm in Goshen, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 23 )
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the silage handing over ceremony which was held at the Island Dairies Limited dairy farm in Goshen, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 23 )

Government Providing $70M in Funding Assistance for Dairy Farmers

The Government is providing approximately $70 million in loan funding assistance for the island’s dairy farmers.  Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the funds are being provided through the Jamaica Dairy Development Board’s (JDDB) Dairy Concessionary Loan Programme.  “Through this financial scheme, farmers can improve the quality of [their livestock and] increase [their] herd...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), looks at sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes being shown to him by farmers Kerise Mighty (second right) and Charles Townsend (right), during a tour of the Greenhouse Cluster and Water Harvesting Project at Content in Williamsfield, Manchester on July 22. Also looking on (from left) are Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Country Manager, World Bank, Lilia Burunciuc; and the World Bank
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), looks at sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes being shown to him by farmers Kerise Mighty (second right) and Charles Townsend (right), during a tour of the Greenhouse Cluster and Water Harvesting Project at Content in Williamsfield, Manchester on July 22. Also looking on (from left) are Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Country Manager, World Bank, Lilia Burunciuc; and the World Bank's Resident Representative for Jamaica and Guyana, Ozan Sevimli. The Content project is benefiting from support under JSIF’s Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II).

Minister Green Urges Farmers to Utilise Climate Smart Technology
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green

Insurance Package Launched For Fishers And Farmers
Standing, JEP Group CSR Officer, Patrice Howell, leads the needs assessment meeting held at Repooh Restaurant with the Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council in March. Other individuals photographed include Mr. Ian Jones, Fisheries Officer, National Fisheries Authority (at the table to Patrice’s right), Mr. Kevin Baker, President of Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council (at the table to Patrice’s left). Ms. Jacqueline Walker, Secretary of the Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council (at the table to Patrice’s left taking notes). Other persons present were executive members of the council.
Standing, JEP Group CSR Officer, Patrice Howell, leads the needs assessment meeting held at Repooh Restaurant with the Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council in March. Other individuals photographed include Mr. Ian Jones, Fisheries Officer, National Fisheries Authority (at the table to Patrice’s right), Mr. Kevin Baker, President of Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council (at the table to Patrice’s left). Ms. Jacqueline Walker, Secretary of the Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council (at the table to Patrice’s left taking notes). Other persons present were executive members of the council.

Jamaica Energy Partners Group To Host Fisherfolk Training Session This Month
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 19).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 19).

US$0.50 per Pound Levy on Exported Conch

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The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making ​his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of Representatives on May 12.
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15 Fishing Beaches To Be Redeveloped Over Next Five Years

Fifteen fishing beaches will be redeveloped over the next five years, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. He said that the redevelopment process will include three beaches per year at an estimated cost of $2.25 billion, beginning in Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Hanover. Minister Shaw, who was making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, under the theme: ‘The New Face of Food’.
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Work Continuing To Expand Fish Sanctuaries

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says work will continue this year to expand the fish sanctuaries programme. He advised that this includes the designation of four additional areas as sanctuaries, including a section of the Pedro Cays off the coast of Clarendon. Mr. Green was making contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Mr. Green,​ making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12.
FisheriesSectoral Debate 2021/2022

Vessel-Monitoring System For Fishers To Be Piloted

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says that a satellite-based vessel-monitoring system will be piloted this year as part of efforts to strengthen the safety mechanism for fishers while at sea. He said that the pilot will be conducted with the island’s network of conch fishers. The vessel-monitoring system is among two initiatives to enhance the safety of fishers...
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The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making ​his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of Representatives on May 12.
FisheriesSectoral Debate 2021/2022

15 Fishing Beaches To Be Redeveloped Over Next Five Years

Fifteen fishing beaches will be redeveloped over the next five years, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. He said that the redevelopment process will include three beaches per year at an estimated cost of $2.25 billion, beginning in Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Hanover. Minister Green, who was making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his presentation in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 12.
FisheriesSectoral Debate 2021/2022

System Being Developed To Allow Fishers To Register Using Electronic Devices

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will be developing a new registration and licensing system that will allow fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders to register using their electronic devices. This announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 12. The new system will...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Floyd Green speaking at the post-Sectoral Debate media Briefing held virtually on Thursday (May 13).​
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Minister Green Calls For Low-Cost Loans For Farmers And Fishers

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling on financial institutions to provide low-cost capital for farmers and fishers. The Minister, who was addressing a post-Sectoral Debate media briefing held virtually on Thursday (May 13), said that farmers and fishers are being held back due to the inability to access affordable financing. He said that “significant conversation” on...
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