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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the House of Representatives during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation, under the theme ‘The New FACE of Food’.

Gov’t Earmarks $635M For Irrigation And Deep Well Agricultural Projects

By: Chris Patterson, May 18, 2021

The Government will be spending $605 million this year to lay irrigation pipelines and strengthen capacity-building initiatives within the agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12.

Agricultural Sector Realised 8.4 Per Cent Increase In Export Earnings

By: Chris Patterson, May 17, 2021

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12.

Gov’t Seeks Public-Private Partnerships To Boost Coconut Production

By: Alecia Smith, May 14, 2021

Agriculture 5 years ago Agriculture Ministry To Put In Roads And Water For 1,000 Acres Of Mango Orchards
By: Chris Patterson, May 18, 2021
Agriculture 5 years ago Fees For Turmeric Waived To Boost Exports
By: Chris Patterson, May 18, 2021
Agriculture 5 years ago Productive Use Of Former Sugar-Cane Lands
By: Alecia Smith, May 15, 2021

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Assessment Of All Leased Agricultural Lands To Be Conducted

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be conducting an assessment of all its leased agricultural lands, to ensure they are being used for financially viable and sustainable activities that...

By: Alecia Smith, May 15, 2021

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AIC Gains Control Of 9,000 Acres Of Land For Agricultural Use

In a bid to further increase the usage of the country’s agricultural lands, the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) recently gained control of 9,000 acres of land for this purpose. This was...

By: Alecia Smith, May 15, 2021

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his presentation in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (May 12).

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Soil Health Committee Established

The Government has established a Soil Health Committee at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, in an effort to increase Jamaica’s food security. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd...

By: Ainsworth Morris, May 14, 2021

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12.

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$650 Million For Rehabilitation Of Farm Roads

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says $650 million will be spent to rehabilitate farm roads across the island this financial year. He said that the improvements will...

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 14, 2021

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his 2021/22. Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 12).

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Gov’t To Embark On US$1.05 Million Agri-Business Cold Chain Project

The Government will be embarking on a US$1.05 million (approximately $157 million) Agri-Business Cold Chain project for Jamaica (ABC Jamaica). This initiative will take place over 18 months through grant...

By: Ainsworth Morris, May 14, 2021

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 12).

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Seed Storage Facility At Bodles To Be Upgraded

The Government, in partnership with the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), has invested US$230,000 for a pilot programme on Climate Resilience that will expand and upgrade the seed...

By: Ainsworth Morris, May 14, 2021

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12.

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Agriculture Ministry To Roll Out ‘Farming As A Business’ Training Course

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be rolling out its ‘Farming as a Business’ training course this year. Giving details of the programme during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation...

By: Rochelle Williams, May 14, 2021

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Floyd Green speaking at the post-Sectoral Debate media Briefing held virtually on Thursday (May 13).

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Minister Green Calls For Low-Cost Loans For Farmers And Fishers

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling on financial institutions to provide low-cost capital for farmers and fishers. The Minister, who was addressing a post-Sectoral Debate media...

By: Ainsworth Morris, May 14, 2021