Farmers and Fishers Exempted on No Movement Days

Farmers and Fishers Exempted on No Movement Days

Farmers and Fishers are being advised, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries that they are essential workers, therefore they will remain operational on the no movement days and under the new curfew orders, which will take effect on Sunday, August 22. The newly...
RADA: Damage to Agriculture Sector being Assessed

RADA: Damage to Agriculture Sector being Assessed

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is now assessing the extent of damage caused by Tropical Storm Grace and its impact on the agriculture sector. The storm, which passed on Tuesday, August 17, lashed the island with heavy rains and strong winds....
Farmers Urged to Utilise Climate-Smart Technology

Farmers Urged to Utilise Climate-Smart Technology

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green encourages farmers to utilise more climate-smart technology and practices to minimise crop loss from more regular and intense weather events. Speaking at a tour of the Greenhouse Cluster and Water Harvesting...
Backyard Garden Programme To Receive Millions

Backyard Garden Programme To Receive Millions

Backyard Garden Programme: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, says $10 million will be allocated to procure 2,500 planting kits. This is under a ‘Say Yes to Fresh’ Backyard Garden Programme, that is geared at bolstering the country’s food...