Coconut farmers are being urged to explore new and innovative options for by-products made from the fruit, in order to increase their profitability. Speaking at a Town Hall in Morant...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining plans to establish a pension scheme for farmers. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, announced that the Ministry will advocate for $1 billion to...

The Government has allocated $2 billion to the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with a portion specifically earmarked for agriculture. Minister of...

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) aims to plant millions of coffee and cocoa plants to provide consistent supplies for the sector. JACRA is the regulatory body responsible for...

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,...

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...

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...

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...