December 14, 2022 was quite a monumental occasion of RADA as key stakeholders witness the Official Opening of the New RADA Hanover Parish Office Building.
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PLANTWISE: Plant Doctor Programme
Welcome to RADA.
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture & Lands. RADA was established under the Rural Agricultural Development Authority Act of 1990, replacing the Land Authorities Act and began its operation on August 1, 1990. It is Jamaica’s chief agricultural extension and rural development agency.
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is proud to have received the ISO 9001:2015 certification from the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) following the successful completion of Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audits.
Mrs. Bevene Martin – Dickenson, was among nine distinguished women in agriculture who were awarded by the Agriculturalist at a prestigious event at the Medallion Hall, Kingston on April 22, 20222.
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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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The Rural Agricultural Development Authority now invites the submission of proposals for the Procurement of Consultancy Service to Conduct a Strategic and Organizational Review of RADA.
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COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
- Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
- Commonwealth of learning
- Agro-Investment Corporation
- 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
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.