Young persons are being encouraged to get involved in the agricultural sector, as wealth can be created from this action. Acting Deputy Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority...

Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA), in Jamaica, Dr. Dustan Campbell, says there are substantial and sustained efforts underway to reduce the number of hungry people in the...

Head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries' Agro-Investment Corporation, Dr. David Lowe, has said that there is scope for the development and growth of natural and organic agriculture in...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that the country has received "value for money" in contracting the services of consultancy firm, Corporate Strategies Limited, to...

World Food Day (WFD), observed on October 16 since 1979, is a worldwide event designed by the United Nation's Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) to increase awareness and understanding of...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that if agriculture is to progress in Jamaica, the government will have to revisit the issue of land use. He...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has assured the Greenwich Town fishing community in Kingston that steps are being taken to assist them in restoring their livelihood....

Caribbean Food Delight's patties and Levi Roots' 'Reggae Reggae Jerk Sauce' have been shortlisted in the best new food category of the inaugural World Food Awards. Caribbean Food Delights is...

Member of Parliament for North West St. Elizabeth and State Minister for Agriculture, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, has projected that Maggotty's new sausage factory will be of tremendous benefit to agricultural...

Jamaica will join the rest of the world in observing World Food Day on Friday (October 16), under the theme: Achieving Food Security in Times of Crisis." Minister of Agriculture...

Government will shortly be introducing a new policy framework to more efficiently regulate the country's fishing industry and protect marine resources. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton,...