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.
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.
The establishment of demonstration plots in St. Elizabeth and Manchester to find workable solutions regarding the “watermelon situation” has started and is now in high gear.
Among the varied impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic that struck the nation from March 2020 was the halting of the entertainment industry on a national level.
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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. |
ABIS is an online platform developed by RADA to manage the farming information in Jamaica. The system records the Agricultural Data of all farmers.
