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Farmers within the cocoa industry are being reminded to intensify their efforts to reduce the resurgence of the Frosty Pod Rot Disease. This advice comes in the wake of a forecasted rainy season that will increase the conditions for the growth and spread of the fungus.

As such the farmers are advised to consistently continue the implementation of follow-up strategies within their fields as...

In keeping with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ drive to expand production and productivity of the livestock sector, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw, launched the National Livestock Genetic Improvement Programme on November 18.

The programme, which is to be carried out over a three-year period, is aimed at implementing a framework through which cattle and small ruminant farmers can have access to resources and services that will facilitate improved genetic potential of the local herds and will be implemented through the Jamaica Dairy Development Board...