With the focus of tackling global hunger, World Food Day is celebrated annually through the Food and Agriculture Organization to promote worldwide awareness and action for persons and nations suffering from hunger, the need to ensure food
The 10th GFRAS Annual Meeting will take place at Royalton Negril, Jamaica between September 30th and October 4, 2019.
Over 45 Farmers were devastated by fire which destroyed their farms in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth on August 16, 2019.
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Grades and standards for fresh agricultural produceGrades and standards for fresh agricultural produce are considered one of the main tools for the marketing of commodities in the local and international markets due to the worldwide commercialization of agricultural produce. |
Master the Basic Principles of Planting and Managing Fruit TreesAvoid Planting trees in areas prone to flooding Where Possible: |
Post Harvest Management for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Root CropsPost Harvest Management for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Root Crops – A Guide for Farmers There are two main functions of Post Harvest Management: |
Good agricultural practices and pesticides management.The Rural Agricultural Development Authority sees the necessity in notifying farmers and the general public of the proper uses of pesticides. |
ABIS is an online platform developed by RADA to manage the farming information in Jamaica. The system records the Agricultural Data of all farmers.
See below useful information that can greatly assist in the employment of good agricultural practices and pesticides management