Introducing students to agricultural practices at an early age is one strategy being used to ensure the continued viability of Jamaica’s agricultural sector. On Today’s edition of calling farmers, we’re at Grateful hill primary and infant school in St Catherine.

ISRATECH limited is a Jamaican company that has been helping farmers and their crops beat the heat through its drip irrigation equipment. We share their story on today’s edition of calling farmers.

Water is a key resource for the success of any farm. When it becomes scarce during times of drought, it can be very costly to purchase water to sustain crops. To ensure that you can have enough of this precious resource, setting up a drip irrigation system is the perfect solution. On today’s edition of Calling Farmers, we share how you...

If you’ve decided to build a greenhouse and you need tips on how to maintain it, listen to today’s edition of calling farmers.

Getting started in greenhouse farming starts with acquiring land to build the structure. The dimensions for the structure of the greenhouse, depend on the type of crops you plan to grow. Consultant and Engineering project manager for the Agricultural Competiveness Programme Bridging Project, Peter Reid says its very important to ensure that your greenhouse is structurally sound in order to ensure...

Now is the right time to start an agro-based business in Jamaica. With Jamaica’s agriculture sector expanding and diversifying there’s room for more persons to enter and make an impact. On today’s edition of Calling Farmers we hear how the Scientific Research Council (SRC) can help you move from idea to finished product.

The Government is currently exploring the feasibility of establishing a drip irrigation system in the community of Flagaman St Elizabeth. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Floyd Green, says introducing an irrigation system in the area will boost crop cultivation and productivity in the farming community. Minister Green adds that preliminary findings suggest that the water source...

If you’re looking to get into agro processing and want support to get started, then today’s edition of Calling Farmers is for you. Stay tuned to find out how the Scientific Research Council SRC can help you not only formulate new products but package and preparing them for export.