Greater emphasis will be placed on Jamaica’s industrial minerals, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Addressing the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)/ European...

A youth forum, titled ‘Rural Girls Rock,’ will be held on Tuesday, October 17, at Glistening Waters in Falmouth, Trelawny. The event is part of a series of activities in...

Jamaica will observe World Food Day with a ceremony and exposition at the Newell High School in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, October 19 commencing at 10:30 a.m. The event involves...

A total of 91 small and micro entrepreneurs have been upskilled under the ‘Inclusive and Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Rural and Peri-Urban Territories of Kingston’ project, which was led by...

A new pumping station, ramp and water truck have been commissioned in the community of Clarks Town, Trelawny, to benefit farmers in the area. The commissioning was spearheaded by the...

Legislation to amend the Praedial Larceny (Prevention) Act to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement to go after farm thieves is expected to go before Parliament shortly. Addressing a sensitisation...

Approximately 150 residents from Kitson Town will receive technical support and skills training to increase income generation and job opportunities under the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project....

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has reaffirmed its commitment to food safety as it ramps up efforts to increase exports. “Food safety is everybody’s business. It will take...