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Farmers urged to tap drones for spraying, surveillance benefits
The Government has invested approximately $12 million in importing two cutting-edge Agri Spray Drones, setting the pace for...
Feb 22, 20233 min read


Agriculture Ministry Heightening Praedial Larceny Prevention Efforts
Several measures are being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to heighten praedial larceny prevention and safeguard...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Agriculture minister urges farmers to increase yam production for export
Fifteen years after the world’s fastest man Jamaica’s Usain Bolt quipped that yam should be credited for his streak to 100-metre Olympic...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Agriculture Ministry Pursuing Improved Export Efficiency for Jamaica
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection (PQ/PI) Branch, is continually pursuing new...
Feb 22, 20234 min read


Fresh Produce Exports Earn US$78 Million Annually
The average annual export of Jamaica’s fresh produce industry is approximately 34.5 million kilogrammes (kg), with estimated earnings of...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Farmers Mentoring Younger Generation
Farmers who have taken on a mentorship role in training many of their younger counterparts in the art of farming and best practices are...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


$6 Billion Earmarked for Phase-Two Modernisation of Bodles Research Station
Phase-two modernisation of the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine will be done by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries at a...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Agriculture Ministry Examines Plan of Action Submitted by UC Rusal
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is examining a detailed plan of action document submitted by UC Rusal to improve its...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Growth in Onion Production
The agricultural sector achieved 30 per cent self-sufficiency in onion production in 2022, moving from 20 per cent in 2021, a 50 per cent...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Farmers Lauded for Their Resilience
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is lauding the nation’s farmers for the resilience they have...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


9.9 Per Cent Increase in Domestic Crop Production for 2022
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a 9.9 per cent increase in domestic crop production of 846, 508 tonnes for 2022,...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Record Domestic Crop Production for Trelawny
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says the parish of Trelawny is not only the largest producer of yams in...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Hague Agricultural Show is back after two-year break
The 66th renewal of the Hague Agricultural Show, with a $10-million budget for its staging, was launched by Minister of Agriculture and...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


'Gov't understands'
Charles Jr reassures farmers concerned about impact of new Road Traffic Act HAGUE, Trelawny — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries...
Feb 22, 20233 min read


Hague show is the place to be, says Charles Jr
HAGUE, Trelawny — MINISTER of Agriculture and Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr has lauded Trelawny farmers for producing a record-breaking...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Thrust to improve fish farming
Technical support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has been critical in the improvement of yields for Jamaican fish...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Revamped Agricultural Modernisation Programme coming
Move follows concerns raised by a Member of Parliament Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr, has indicated that there...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Charles responds to Opposition’s criticism of budget cut to farmers’ programme
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, has indicated that despite the lambasting from the Opposition on his...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


NFA conducting fish feed study - Charles Jr
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Best practices to bolster the operations of local fishers are expected to be defined through a study on fish feed...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


More Young Women Show Interest in Farming
More young Jamaican females are showing an interest in farming and seeking agricultural lands, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries,...
Feb 22, 20231 min read
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