Drip irrigation is a tool farmers can use to ensure their crops thrive during times of drought. The National Irrigation Commission, NIC has the expertise to help you take full advantage of this tool. On today’s edition of calling farmers we tell you more about the work of the NIC

If you have a medical issue but can’t find anything on the market to treat it, why not create your desired product? That’s exact what Javain Williams did when he developed a shampoo from Jamaican plants. On today’s edition of calling farmers, the story behind Herboo.

Farmers, the ministry of agriculture is encouraging you to plant more breadfruit trees. This in order to help the country capitalize on the growing gluten free value added market as well as increase exports of the crop. We tell you more on today’s edition of calling farmers.

The Government has signed a protocol agreement with China for the export of frozen lobster to that country. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Audley Shaw says the new agreement expands on the current memorandum of understanding signed in 2017 for the export of other fisheries products into China.

Food for the Poor Jamaica has been helping small farmers across the island get started in the agriculture sector. Particularly in the cultivation of bamboo and mushrooms. On today’s edition of calling farmers we tell you all about the project.

Growing mushrooms is easy once you have the right resources and environment. They’re a great source of protein and other nutrients. But once you get started cultivating mushrooms how do you know when it’s time to harvest? Professor at Duke University in the United States Dr Khaled Hameed shares some tips on maintaining the crop while it’s growing.

If you’re looking for a crop that’s easy to grow and maintain then mushrooms may be the perfect fit for you. Once you have all the materials then it’s pretty simple to maintain. On today’s edition of Calling Farmers, we tell you about the tools you’ll need to grow and maintain mushrooms.

Food for the Poor Jamaica is working to increase the cultivation of mushrooms on the island through a series of workshops. On today’s edition of Calling Farmers, we share some tips on how to grow the mushrooms.