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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 27).

Agriculture Ministry Strengthens Fight Against Praedial Larceny

By: Latonya Linton, May 28, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is strengthening the fight against praedial larceny, through the introduction of Agricultural Wardens. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, reported that 243 candidates have...

Government Providing Cold Storage Space for Farmers and Producers

By: Latonya Linton, May 28, 2025

Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron (right), presents an award to coconut farmer Rainford Heslop, during Town Hall Meeting in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on May 27.

Coconut Farmers Urged to Explore New By-Products

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, May 28, 2025

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By: Latonya Linton, May 28, 2025
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By: Twila Wheelan, May 27, 2025

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) Farmer Distribution Ceremony, held on Tuesday (May 20) at Resource Square in Cinchona, St. Andrew.

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$200 Million to Fix Road Breakaways in St. Andrew East Rural

Cabinet has approved two projects totalling $200 million to correct road breakaways in the community of Hall’s Delight in St. Andrew East Rural. This was confirmed by Minister of Agriculture,...

By: VANESSA JAMES, May 22, 2025

Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron, addresses the launch of a series of town hall meetings to commemorate the agency’s 80th anniversary, in Church Pen, St. Catherine, on May 20.

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Coconut Farmers Encouraged to Work Closely With the CIB to Expand Production

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) is encouraging farmers in the sector to liaise with the agency for the expansion of production and to maximise export earnings. Speaking at the launch...

By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, May 21, 2025

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), presents seedlings to Marcia Nelson (second right) and Lurline Grant (centre) during the handover of key agricultural inputs to St. Andrew East Rural coffee farmers at Resource Square in Cinchona on Tuesday (May 20). Sharing in the occasion are Director General (Acting) at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Wayne Hunter (left); Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second left); and President of the Jamaica Coffee Growers’ Association (JACRA), Donald Salmon (background).

10 months ago Agriculture

St. Andrew East Rural Coffee Farmers Get Supplies to Boost Production

Scores of coffee farmers in St. Andrew East Rural have received a donation of fertilisers and herbicides from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory...

By: VANESSA JAMES, May 21, 2025

Senior Agricultural Chemist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Agricultural Land Management Division, Kellie-Ann Carrington-Clue.

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Farmers Encouraged To Use Compost To Boost Soil Health And Productivity

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is encouraging more farmers to use organic matter to improve soil health and agricultural sustainability across Jamaica. Speaking with JIS News, Senior Agricultural...

By: Rocheda Bartley, May 20, 2025

Quality and Food Safety Management Systems Consultant with the Hot Pepper Value Chain Project, Marshalee Valentine, says component two of the Project identified critical gaps in food safety for participants. Ms. Valentine was speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the Agency’s Television Department at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.

10 months ago Agriculture

Hot Pepper Value Chain Project Focuses on Gaps in Food Safety

The Second Component of the Hot Pepper Value Chain Project has played a key role in focusing on gaps in local food-safety efforts for agricultural stakeholders in five parishes. Facilitated...

By: Twila Wheelan, May 20, 2025

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left, front row), and Principal of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes (second right, third row), share a photo opportunity with students, following a Think Tank at the Portland-based institution, on May 14.

10 months ago AgricultureFisheries

Agriculture Minister Hails Case for Training Future Leaders of the Sector

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has hailed the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) for its value in training future leaders of the sector....

By: MICKELLA ANDERSON-GORDON, May 16, 2025

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) Eighth International Technical Symposium and Exhibition held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

10 months ago AgricultureFisheriesMining

Gov’t Adopts Bird Flu Safegards for Poultry Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through its Veterinary Services Division (VSD), has taken an exclusionary approach to safeguard the poultry sector against the threat of the Avian Influenza,...

By: VANESSA JAMES, May 16, 2025

National Project Manager with the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ Project, Vanessa Oates, speaks at a JIS Think Tank held on May 15 at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.

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More Than 650 Persons Trained Under Hot Pepper Value Chain Project

More than 650 stakeholders in the hot pepper producing sector have been trained under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Hot Pepper Value Chain Project. Valued...

By: TWILA WHEELAN, May 15, 2025

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$200 Million to Fix Road Breakaways in St. Andrew East Rural

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St. Andrew East Rural Coffee Farmers Get Supplies to Boost Production

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Hot Pepper Value Chain Project Focuses on Gaps in Food Safety

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