Agricultural Data

The Data Bank Division provides the public with access to all aspects of statistical data on the Jamaican agriculture sector. These data are available in various publications, which are available at a nominal fee. Specialised searches and reports from the Division’s computerised databases may be obtained on request. The data is made available free of charge, with the exception of publications mentioned above and computerised database searches. The public can make requests directly to the Division for specific data. Selected reports on farm gate prices, acreage in production etc. are posted on the Ministry’s website.
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Cost of Production Data

The cost of production estimates are used to guide and inform new and existing farmers as to the potential costs associated with various crops. These estimates originate from the Cost of Production Survey carried out by the Economic Planning Division annually. This survey covers 13 parishes and is conducted, usually at the start of the 2nd quarter of each calendar year or at the start of the fiscal year. The survey captures a wide range of crops of economic importance to the agricultural sector and evaluates the production costs for new and existing farmers in the sector. The current demand for up-to-date information relating to a wider range of agricultural crops and livestock has led to the inclusion of selected fruit tree crops and a specific livestock industry in the Cost of Production Survey slated for the financial year 2007/08. It is envisioned that the broadened scope of the survey will assist in the diversification of agricultural sector through the provision of information on a wider range of crops and specific livestock areas to potential investors.
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