The government has added farmers and fisherfolk to the list of exempted persons allowed to operate under the updated Disaster Risk Management Order. Find out more about this on Calling Farmers.

Thanks to the support of the Jamaica 4H clubs in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) more young farmers are utilizing technology on their farms to boost their productivity and mitigate against the effects of climate change. Find out what some of these methods are on this edition of Calling Farmers.

The Jamaica 4h Clubs has been investing in young Jamaicans through training in various disciplines in the agriculture sector. This ensures that more young Jamaicans choose the agriculture sector as a viable career option. One such programme is the Rio Tinto Scholarship, offered to club members every year. Find out who gets to benefit from this scholarship on this edition of...

The tourism linkages network is connecting local farmers with restaurants and other businesses to redistribute excess produce. We tell you more on this edition of Calling Farmers

In order to encourage Jamaicans to buy more local produce, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has launched a new campaign dubbed 'Say Yes to Fresh' . The government will also be partnering with the private sector on the campaign to push the message of local substitution. Find out more on this edition of Calling Farmers.

Four young farmers can now prepare their lands for planting thanks to the donation of a tiller machine by the Jamaica 4H clubs. Manager of Business Entrepreneurial Development, Villet Kelly Bennet, at the 4H clubs says the donation is part of efforts to help young farmers expand their operations under the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme. Find out more about this...