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The Government, in partnership with the World Bank, officially launched the AgriConnect Jamaica initiative on Wednesday (April 29).

The programme aims to transform smallholder farming from subsistence-level activity into sustainable commercial success.

Jamaica is among the first countries to implement this flagship initiative, which seeks to connect 300 million farmers globally and strengthen agricultural value chains by 2030.

Speaking during the launch, held at the World Bank Jamaica Office in New Kingston, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd...

Operators of food handling establishments and butchers in Portland are being urged to purchase meat exclusively from registered farmers, as part of ongoing efforts by the Portland Health Department to strengthen its food safety standards and enforcement measures.

This call was made by Livestock Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Portland branch, Odane Edwards, during the Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27.

Highlighting the challenges posed by cattle larceny in the parish, Mr. Edwards cautioned...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has reiterated the call for farmers to adopt a business-oriented mindset.

He said that modern agriculture must move beyond traditional practices, highlighting the urgent need for farmers to treat agriculture as a structured, profit-driven enterprise.

The Minister, who was speaking at the Caribbean Chemicals Forum 2026 on April 29, at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester, noted that the Government’s ongoing effort to strengthen extension services through farmer field schools, is designed to equip...