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The police are reminding individuals selling livestock, particularly cattle, to ensure that they are tagged under the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS).

Designed to combat praedial larceny, the NAITS incorporates information on an animal’s identity, ownership, geographical location and movement activity.

It involves tagging animals with unique identifiers and issuing a passport, which enables farmers to properly track and detect their animal if stolen.

It is illegal to buy, sell, or slaughter cattle that are not affixed with ear tags under...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is developing a plan to make fuel more affordable and accessible to fishers across Jamaica.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during the handover ceremony for boats and engines at the Black River office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13).

“We know that oftentimes the cost of fuel is one of the challenges that people have. So, we are working out a model where it will get you fuel cheaper, and it will also bring the fuel...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will commence full renovation works on the Black River Fish Market in St. Elizabeth this week, to improve facilities for vendors and enhance the overall market environment.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, in an interview with JIS News, said the project will include repainting, deep cleaning, and other improvements to create a more welcoming and functional space.

“We’re going to be doing a full renovation of the space. We’re going to ensure that it looks refreshed, that it looks welcoming. It was already well-designed, so...

Fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland have received boats and engines from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, under its new Fisheries Incentive Programme, aimed at supporting the next generation of fishers and strengthening Jamaica’s food security.

Addressing the handover ceremony at the office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in Black River, on August 13, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, emphasised the Government’s commitment to placing fishers on equal footing with farmers.

“For a long time, our fishers felt like they were treated as...

The 71st staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show has been hailed as a significant success, fulfilling its mandate in highlighting the strength and resilience of Jamaica’s agricultural sector.

Speaking to JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organising entity, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, said that the three-day event effectively showcased the theme, ‘A New Era: Overcoming Challenges, Building Resilience, Securing Our Future’ to a wide audience.

“I think that this year Denbigh achieved its mandate in communicating to...

The police are reminding individuals selling livestock, particularly cattle, to ensure that they are tagged under the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS).

Designed to combat praedial larceny, the NAITS incorporates information on an animal’s identity, ownership, geographical location and movement activity.

It involves tagging animals with unique identifiers and issuing a passport, which enables farmers to properly track and detect their animal if stolen.

It is illegal to buy, sell, or slaughter cattle that are not affixed with ear tags under...