Greater take-up of tilapia farming is being encouraged as part of efforts to boost local fish production and to relieve the stress on reef fish. Chief Executive Officer at the...

Chief Executive Officer at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, says that the entity is committed to safeguarding the sustainability of the fisheries industry to ensure that it...

The Research and Development Division in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has once again stated its commitment to expanding production to meet growing demands. Part of efforts involve continued...

Rehabilitation of the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine has included efforts to secure and promote milk production by the Jamaica Hope breed of cattle. Touted as the father of...

Artificial insemination of animals is scheduled to begin this month under the National Livestock Genetic Improvement and Breeding Technology Programme. Launched in November of last year by the Jamaica Dairy...

Farmers islandwide are being encouraged to send in their requests for grass, under the Pasture Improvement and Fodder Bank Development Programme. The programme aims to sustain adequate nutrient supplies of...

In its drive to boost domestic crop production, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be seeking to expand the ‘Mother Farm’ concept across the island. Speaking with journalists during...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is seeking to build on its existing programmes, with the aim of further increasing domestic crop production. Preliminary estimates for domestic crop production for...