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The preliminary estimate of damage to the agricultural sector due to flood rains from Tropical Storm Rafael stands at approximately $621 million.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).

Mr. Green said the storm unleashed heavy rains that led to severe flooding, landslides and waterlogging in multiple key parishes, including Manchester, Clarendon, St. Elizabeth, St. Ann, St. Mary, St. Catherine and Westmoreland.

He pointed out that this resulted in...

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodity Regulatory Authority (JACRA) has endorsed the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) project, which aims to revitalise the country’s spice industry.

Acting Coordinator for Advisory and Field Extension Services at JACRA, Gerald Bryan, told JIS News that the collaboration on the project marks a significant step towards enhancing the production and quality of Jamaican spices.

“We are the regulator for the spices and some other commodities, including coffee, cocoa and aspects of coconut....