Lessons learnt? Jamaica aiming to ‘go big’ on food security

Seemingly mindful of the sustained threat to the food security of much of the Caribbean from a seasonal climate crisis that wreaks havoc with food production, Jamaica appears set to double down on its historic commitment to agriculture, announcing recently, through its Agriculture Minister Floyd Green, that the country will be pumping $J6 billion in research to improve the varieties and yields of a number of agricultural crops over the next six years.

Jamaica investing $6b in agri research

jamaica-gleaner.com - 29/Jan 05:07

The Jamaican Government will be investing $6 billion over the next six years in research to improve the varieties and yields of a number of...

Belizean Delegation Explores New Potato Varieties in Guatemala

lovefm.com - 24/Jan 02:16

A delegation of six technicians from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) and fifteen local vegetable producers is on a...

Seasonal Climate Prediction Will Boost Food Production, Says Senator Abdullahi

globalupfront.com - 05/Feb 19:44

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi says timely release of Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) would...

‘States Will Receive $30m to Boost Food Production’ – FG

agronigeria.ng - 05/Feb 09:38

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, on Monday, said that states meeting specific…

World Bank to Support Nigeria on Farmers’ Productivity

agronigeria.ng - 28/Jan 13:20

The World Bank has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to…

Guatemalan Potato Varieties Could Transform Belize

edition.channel5belize.com - 23/Jan 16:14

A team from the Ministry of Agriculture is exploring new potato varieties in Guatemala that could transform the country’s farming industry. Led by...

FAO Reports Severe Damage to Gaza’s Agricultural Sector Amid Israeli Conflict

arabnewsnetwork.ps - 29/Jan 00:00

Gaza City: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported that 75% of Gaza Strip's agricultural fields, including...

Kenya’s Avocado Export Season Kicks Off as AFA Clears Fuerte and Pinkerton Varieties

farmerstrend.co.ke - 26/Jan 13:59

The Kenya Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has directed farmers and exporters to start harvesting Fuerte and Pinkerton varieties of avocado...

Government declares food security emergency to lower rice prices

businessmirror.com.ph - 03/Feb 16:05

The Department of Agriculture (DA) declared on Monday a food security emergency on rice due to the “extraordinary spike” in the price of the...

FG, Stakeholders Seek Review of National Gender Policy on Agriculture to Promote Sustainable Practices

agronigeria.ng - 29/Jan 12:59

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the International Centre for…

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