Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is encouraging Jamaicans to get involved in ackee production and export, citing growing demand and significant market opportunities.

Speaking at the New Testament Church of God Kingdom Builders Business Expo held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine on Saturday (July 11), Minister Green said demand for ackee continues to increase, while supply remains insufficient to meet market needs.

"If you were to ask me right now what you should be doing, you should be reaching out to the Bodles Agricultural Research Station...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is rolling out a series of measures to address the growing backlog in cattle tagging, including expanding its tagging service, increasing the supply of identification tags, recruiting community assistants and introducing a temporary arrangement to facilitate the transport of eligible animals for slaughter.

Speaking at the 128th General Meeting of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) at the Denbigh Showgrounds in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 8), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the initiatives...

JISCO Commits US$490 Million First Phase Investment Towards Reopening of Alpart

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced that the reopening and modernisation of the Alpart alumina refinery has moved a major step forward, following high-level discussions with JISCO and officials of Gansu Province during his recent official visit to the People's Republic of China.

Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Minister Green said JISCO has confirmed its intention to proceed with a two-phased modernisation programme aimed at returning...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has implemented a $149-million drought mitigation programme to shield farmers from the effects of prolonged drought conditions.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18).

The Minister noted that the Government is taking a proactive approach to managing drought, instead of waiting for a full-scale crisis amid the immediate climate realities facing the country....