KINGSTON — The first of five batches of green bean Jamaican coffee, with an approximate sale value of US$425,000, will be shipped to China soon. The shipment, comprising 16,500 kilograms...

PORT ANTONIO — The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) held its fifth Farmers' Market in St. Mary at the Trinity boxing plant, in Pt. Maria, on April 2. As was...

MANDEVILLE — More than 500 residents from communities in Central Manchester, which once depended on bauxite, are to benefit from a sustainable agricultural project, which is being funded by the...

MANDEVILLE — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that the Ministry is looking to change the day on which Farmers’ Markets are held to avoid...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has underscored the value added aspect to agricultural production, noting that this now forms part of the philosophy...

MONTEGO BAY — There is a new addition to the list of rum products being manufactured locally, with the official introduction of “Rum Fire” to the white rum market on...

MANDEVILLE – Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is urging local producers to seize opportunities created by the global food shortages, by investing in increased output. Speaking at...

KINGSTON — A total of $100 million is to be spent on the implementation of the recommendations of the Sugar Industry Commission of Enquiry, which have been approved by Cabinet....

PORT ANTONIO – Plans are progressing smoothly for the 25th staging of the annual St. Mary Agri Expo, to be held at the St. Mary Sports Club in Annotto Bay,...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, RADA,  is to host a targeted farmers’ market in Negril, Westmoreland at the Norman Manley Sea Park (near...

OCHO RIOS – St. Ann farmers are lauding the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Root Crop Project, and the input of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in helping them...