In Jamaica during the pandemic, many responded to movement restrictions and reduced income streams by turning to backyard farming for food security and stress relief. There is hope that this new ...

In 2013, approximately 17,369,600kg of cassava root was produced in Jamaica, yet during the same period, less than 1% was exported. The cassava sector also provides opportunities for rural ...

When people think of agriculture, they often picture vast fields of crops or herds of livestock. However, the industry offers numerous business opportunities beyond traditional farming ...

Hurricane Beryl destroys crops in Jamaica, leaves islanders facing food shortages - Jamaica faces food shortages after Hurricane Beryl destroyed over $6.4 million in food crops and infrastructure ...

In Black History Month it is important to highlight the contribution of Rudolph Augustus Burke to Jamaica. Born on June 13, 1899, he died on February 2, 1972, 45 years ago today. A man midnight ...

Food For The Poor’s first FlaMingle raised money to establish bee farms and provide training and equipment for beekeepers in impoverished communities across Jamaica. The event took place at t… ...

Cassava farming is increasingly taking root in Kilifi county with acreage under the crop increasing each year. This is after the Kilifi county government completed the construction of a Sh25 ...