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...

The almost $200-million expansion of Best Dressed Chicken’s Cumberland Hatchery in Portmore is being hailed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., as a major boost for...

Onion farmers in St. Thomas are being lauded by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, for their continuous strides in production, including their recent massive crop. Speaking during his...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), greets Assistant General Manager of GK General Insurance Company Limited, Jordon Tait, at a ceremony to handover a cheque to...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), along with (from left), Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies Executive Member, Lansford Moore, and Market Development Officer...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be placing renewed focus on the island’s storage and cold chain facilities to extend the quality, nutritional value, and shelf life of produce....