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Farmers To Get More For Yam

Farmers supplying yam to the export division have been lobbying for an increase in the $35 per pound they are currently being paid for the crop.

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NEPA Farmers Training

The National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA will be hosting a Training workshop geared towards educating farmers on the impact of their activities on wetlands.

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Things That Make For Good Farming

The farming practices utilized is the difference between you receiving a bountiful harvest and a meager one.This includes getting your soil tested to ensure you’re planting the right crops in the right place and practicing proper land husbandry and water management.

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Chemical Disposal

A pesticide is any substance used to kill, fend off or control plant or animal life considered to be pests.

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Importance Of Soil Testing

Farmers must ensure they know the type of soil in which they are planting as this can determine whether crops flourish or die.

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Creating and Maintaining a Compost heap

Some basic instructions on how to compost and before you know it you’ll be producing mountains of this amazing natural fertilizer.

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Slaughter Laws

Did you know there are specific laws governing the slaughter of animals?

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Agro-Exporter

Are you interested in becoming a registered Agro-Exporter? Do you want to know how the registration process works?

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The Apiculture Unit

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is made up of several units all aimed at ensuring the sector is equipped to operate efficiently.

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VITAZYME

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is exploring the possibility of introducing the bio-stimulant Vitazyme to the local agriculture industry.

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Importing Plant Material

Farmers and other persons wishing to import plant material or produce are required to contact the Plant Quarantine Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture.

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Cassava Project pt 2

The Project Grow initiative, being spearheaded by brewing company Red Stripe, is aimed at boosting cassava production on the island, specifically for use in the manufacturing of the company’s beer.

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Cassava Project

Thousands of farmers set to benefit from Project Grow Cassava Initiative.

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MOA On Agro Park

Agriculture Ministry commits to working with farmers to recover loss incurred at the Agro park in Plantain Garden, St. Thomas.

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Dealing With Dry Season

Ways Farmers can lessen the effects the dry spell can have on their crops.

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Farmers Encouraged

encouraging our farmers as they till to feed the nation.

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Panama Disease Race 4

The Banana Board recently issued a release outlining that the Panama Disease Race 4 does not pose an immediate threat to the local banana crop

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