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Calling Farmers

highlights developments in the agriculture sector and how these affect the main stakeholders, particularly farmers. Aired daily
Aired On: April 13, 2026 | Produced By: Sheryl Johnson Hamilton

JA boosting helmet safety capacity

Jamaica is boosting its capacity to ensure motorcycle helmets entering the island meet safety standards and save lives. Gear up, as we Duh Road with the country’s National Standards Body to hear plans for a Regional Helmet Testing Lab, right here in Jamaica. Stay tuned.

Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer

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Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Warren Thompson (right), displays the cover of a story book to grade-two students at the Bamboo Primary and Junior High School in St. Ann during Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday (May 3). Mr. Thompson visited the institution as part of a school tour to promote the importance of child protection and the Agency’s 211 Child Abuse Reporting Hotline.
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| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Conch Levy update

Agriculture Ministry keeping conch export levy at US$0.50 for the 2026 conch season.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Irrigation equipment protection tip

In the event of a natural disaster, farmers should have a plan to secure their irrigation equipment. Today we share with you tips on protecting your irrigation equipment
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Egg supply on the increase

Egg supply is increasing across the island, and the Ministry is urging consumers to report price gouging.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Bananas Expected to Return by May

The Banana Board says there’s a positive outlook for the banana industry as the crop should return by June.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Farmer Alton Black

St Elizabeth Farmer Alton Black shares his story about recovering from the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

100 banana farmers receive fertilizer

100 banana and Plantain farmers receive fertilizer and specialized training to help in hurricane recovery.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Isratech Farm tour 2026

Farmers in western Jamaica are invited to register for Isratech’s 2026 Resilience Farm Tour.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer
| Produced By: Andrae Palmer

Hatchery to be completed this year

National Fisheries authority to complete Twickenham Park Hatchery this year.
Presented by: Andrae Palmer
Andrae Palmer