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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...

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.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon....

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging farmers to take proactive steps to safeguard their livelihoods, particularly through the uptake of agricultural insurance.

Addressing stakeholders at the ‘Thank-A-Farmer’ Wellness Fair at Harmony Beach Park in St. James, on April 30, the Minister emphasised the importance of preparation ahead of future shocks.

“The hurricane season is gone but one is coming. So, you have to ensure that you put things in place,” he implored.

He encouraged farmers to examine the insurance options currently...