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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Comeback Coops initiative in the Parottee community in St. Elizabeth on Friday, May 1.

Government Provides 100,000 Baby Chicks to Farmers

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 07 May 2026   

The Government has distributed approximately 100,000 baby chicks to farmers in some of the hardest-hit communities, following Hurricane Melissa last year October.

“We’ve also provided 312 recipients with building material, so they can build back their coops,” said Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

He was addressing the Comeback Coops initiative in the Parottee community in St. Elizabeth, on Friday, May 1.

The Minister said the plan now is to expand the initiative as part of ongoing recovery efforts.

“Where we are going to go now is...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Caribbean Chemicals Forum 2026 on April 29 at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester.

Gov’t Focused on Modernising Agricultural Sector

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 06 May 2026   

Government is modernising the agricultural sector with significant focus on technology adoption, infrastructure development, and training to boost productivity and build resilience.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, noted that Jamaica has secured approximately US$50 million in grant funding from the Green Climate Fund, which will be invested in several initiatives over the next five to six years.

These include the establishment of 45 model farms, expanded farmer training programmes, and increased access to irrigation systems powered by renewable...

Farmers and other stakeholders take advantage of the services available during the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining's ‘Thank-A-Farmer’ Wellness Fair, held at Harmony Beach Park in St. James on April 30.

Government to Establish Pension Scheme for Farmers

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 05 May 2026   

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is moving to establish a pension scheme for farmers as part of a broader push to ensure they receive full social protection comparable to other professions.

Speaking at the Ministry’s ‘Thank-A-Farmer’ Wellness Fair, held at Harmony Beach Park in St. James on April 30, the Minister said the initiative forms part of efforts to formalise and strengthen support systems within the agricultural sector.

“The one [initiative] that is not yet in place, but we are working on, is we want to do a pension...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), shares in conversation with Founder and Executive Director of Not in Vain Foundation (NIV), Bridgette Barrett (left), and Vice President of Hi-Pro, Colonel (ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie, during the handover of supplies to small poultry farmers under the Comeback Coops initiative in Parottee, St. Elizabeth on Friday, May 1.

Small Poultry Farmers In Parottee Receive Rebuilding Assistance

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 05 May 2026   

Small poultry operators in Parottee in St. Elizabeth, who suffered significant losses during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October, have received crucial assistance to enable them to resume their livelihood.

The support package, valued at approximately $2 million, includes building materials, chickens and feed.

The supplies were provided under the Comeback Coops initiative, which is a $10 million programme by Hi-Pro and the Not In Vain Foundation (NIV), targeting small chicken farmers across western Jamaica.

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Seed and Nursery Certification Unit at the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine on Friday (May 1). Looking on (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Ana Touza; and Chief Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector at the facility, Damian Rowe.

New Seed And Nursery Certification Unit Opens At Bodles

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 05 May 2026   

A new Seed and Nursery Certification Unit has been established at the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine, which will provide farmers across Jamaica with improved access to high-quality, disease-free planting material.

The unit is responsible for the mandatory certification and registration for all nursery plant producers and seed distributors, ensuring that planting materials meet strict regulatory standards for quality, traceability, and legal operation.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who officially opened the facility on Friday (May 1...

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