CASE Lecturers and Students form the latest cohort of Plant Doctors in Jamaica: Plantwise Plant Doctor Training 2021
How did Plantwise get started in Jamaica?
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PRECISION AGRICULTURETHE FUTURE OF FARMINGTAKE TOUR -
PLANTWISE: Plant Doctor Programme
The agricultural sector has been tremendously affected by the passage of Tropical Storms Grace and Ida which took place on August 17th and from Wednesday, August 25th into Friday August 27, 2021 respectively.
A team from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MOAF), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), National Irrigation Commission (NIC), input suppliers and others led by Hon.
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PROPEL RADIO PROGRAMME
RADA Diaries
Panama Disease Race 4The disease is caused by a lethal soilborne fungal pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.cubense Pathogen categorised into 4 races based on the cultivar they attack. |
Safe Crop Protection Options: Integrated Crop Management/Integrated Pest ManagementPesticides have become a big part of agriculture in Jamaica amidst the many challenges that face the sector. Farmers contend with pest pressures influenced not only by perpetuating the pesticide treadmill but also due to the impacts of other factors such climate change. |
Tropical Race 4 (TR4)Tropical Race 4 (TR4) is caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense. It is considered to be the most destructive disease of banana in modern times. Primary hosts of TR4 include bananas, plantains, and Heliconia plants. |
How to manage bush firesEvery year, many areas of Jamaica experience drought conditions. These sometimes last for long periods, causing large areas of vegetation to become very dry. |
Ensuring improved quality and competitivenessGrades and standards for fresh agricultural produce are considered among the main tools for the marketing of commodities in the local and international markets due to worldwide commercialisation of agricultural produce. |
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AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM
ABIS is an online platform developed by RADA to manage the farming information in Jamaica. The system records the Agricultural Data of all farmers.