Praedial larceny remains a clear and present danger to the agricultural sector and must be dealt with as a matter of urgency, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon....

Portland-based banana and plantain farmer, Winsome Crosdale Delaney, is lauding the Banana Board for the invaluable support provided in enabling her to boost production. Speaking to JIS News in a...

Special emphasis will be placed on the Farm Road Programme this year, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Addressing stakeholders and patrons at the 27th staging...

An urgent strategic meeting will be held with critical heads of agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, to address the challenges in the Ministry’s drought mitigation plan....

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is hosting a Bridging Organizations and Networks Development (BOND) Learning Guide for Trainers Workshop, which aims to build on the Government’s focus...

Banana and plantain farmers are being encouraged to increase surveillance for pests and diseases that can affect their crops. General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, told JIS News...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has heaped praises on the Jamaica 4-H Clubs for the organisation’s commitment to promoting the engagement of young people in the...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging backyard gardeners to utilise composting to boost soil nutrients. Composting is the process of decomposing organic solid wastes. The resulting compost, a...