January 28, 2020, is quite a significant milestone in the history of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Hanover and the farmers of the Parish.
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PLANTWISE: Plant Doctor Programme
The Production Incentive Programme has been established by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries and implemented through the Rural Agricultural Development Authority with the aim to increase and sustain agricultural
The Mexican Government through the Mexican Agency for International Development Co-operation (AMEXCID) and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has collaborated on a Technical Co-operation Project which commenced in 2017.
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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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COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
- Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries
- Commonwealth of learning
- Education
- Water, Land, Environment & Climate Change
- Finance and Planning
- Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
- Ministry of Youth and Culture
- Ministry of Justice
- Scientific Research Council (SRC)
- Jamaica Organic Agriculture Movement
- Pesticide Control Authority
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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.