On Friday, January 15, 2021, Hon, Floyd Green, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries handed over a backhoe to the Parish of St. Elizabeth. The ceremony took place at the Holland Estate.
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PLANTWISE: Plant Doctor Programme
The On Farm Water Managment Unit provides farmers with access to on-farm irrigation water through the establishment of small scale irrigation system with funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and other organizations, including NGO
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) continues to support the Eat Jamaican Month Celebration, on this the 17th anniversary of the event organized by the Jamaica Agricultural Society in collaboration with the Ministry of I
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“RE-TENDER: Supply and Delivery of 4x4 Rubber Wheel Farm Tractor (130 HP) and Tractor Implements under the Production Incentive Programme”
Deadline: 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2021.
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.