Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Grow Smart, Eat Smart

World Food Day was celebrated on October 20, which focused on the millions of people worldwide who cannot afford a…

2 years ago

National Livestock Genetic Improvement Programme Launches

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw, launched the National Livestock Genetic Improvement Programme on November 18 in support of…

3 years ago

Rural Economic Empowerment Programme to Benefit Youth

The Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) will be expanded to accommodate more young people with the needed training, along…

3 years ago

$5M to Support Insurance for Farmers and Fishers

To support farmer and fishers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has partnered with GK Insurance to introduce the Parametric…

3 years ago

An Assessment of Jamaica’s Food Systems

Modern food systems, are said to be failing to fulfill their purpose of providing nutritious food and contributing to enhanced…

3 years ago

$50M for Banana and Plantain Farmers Affected by Grace

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries announced that it is providing $50 million to support banana and plantain farmers who…

3 years ago

Farmers and Fishers Exempted on No Movement Days

Farmers and Fishers are being advised, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries that they are essential workers, therefore they…

3 years ago

Nutramix to Support Farmers Rearing Ruminant Animals

Nutramix has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to provide support to farmers who rear ruminant animals. According…

3 years ago

Middle Quarters CDC Treats Elderly and Shut-ins

More than 200 elderly persons and shut-ins from Middle Quarters and surrounding areas in St. Elizabeth were treated to a…

3 years ago

Jamaica on High Alert for African Swine Fever

The African Swine Fever (ASF) which has killed millions of pigs globally has been detected in the Dominican Republic on…

3 years ago