Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has assured farmers that his Ministry will not allow the importation of foodstuff to drive them out of agriculture. "We have...

Agriculture and tourism continue to be the strongest performers in the Jamaican economy, according to the Bank of Jamaica's Quarterly Economic Report for April-June, which was released Wednesday (August 12)....

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) is placing much emphasis on loans for agricultural projects. According to General Manager for Approved Financial Institutions (AFI), Emmy Lewars, "in all our credit...

The University of the West Indies (UWI) has embarked on a programme to assist farmers to gain the maximum benefit from agricultural production, and agri-processing. The institution, through its Department...

The Coffee Industry Board (CIB) will be providing technical assistance to coffee farmers to boost production and productivity, so as to return the sector to profitability. Director General of the...

Nineteen-year- old Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Junior Champion Farmer 2009, Rahim Baccas, believes that, with some more effort and dedication, Jamaica can achieve food sufficiency and wealth creation in agriculture....

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has said that the Government is committed to clearing all obstacles to boosting agricultural production and productivity, as the country charts its way out...

Jamaica will host the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture's (IICA) Ministerial conference in Montego Bay, St. James, in October. This will be the first time that the conference will...

Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, says that his Ministry will spend $159 million, this year, on post harvest care and support facilities for farmers. Dr. Tufton said that...

Newly appointed head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries' Agro-Investment Corporation, Dr. David Lowe, says that a number of initiatives has been taken by Jamaica to ensure food safety...

Ministers of Agriculture from across the western Hemisphere, and other stakeholders in the sector, are scheduled to meet in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 25 to 31, for the...