Rural Agricultural Development Authority | People Land and Opportunity |

Time 2020-09-26 06:03:10

Web Name: Rural Agricultural Development Authority | People Land and Opportunity |

WebSite: http://www.rada.gov.jm

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PRECISION AGRICULTURE THE FUTURE OF FARMING TAKE TOUR Welcome to RADA.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. During the tumultuous experiences of the COVID -19 pandemic, 46 farmers from the Mount Airy Farmers Group were able to successfully participate in a Climate Resilience Farmer Field School Training Project undertaken by the Nature Conservancy/ Coca [Read more] On June 20, 2020, Supreme Ventures Group (SVG) collaborated with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to distribute care packages with fresh produce to residents the Gregory Park community in the Caymanas Park area. [Read more] The RADA On-Farm Water Management Unit was dubbed the quick and immediate response team as the Unit took decisive action in providing much needed assistance to farmers of the Red Lands Production and Marketing Organization in Redlands Clarendon. [Read more] Warning messagePlease provide your Instagram credentials here. Panama Disease Race 4 The disease is caused by a lethal soilborne fungal pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.cubensePathogen categorised into 4 races based on the cultivar they attack. Safe Crop Protection Options: Integrated Crop Management/Integrated Pest Management Pesticides 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 fires Every 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 competitiveness Grades 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. AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMABIS is an online platform developed by RADA to manage the farming information in Jamaica. The system records the Agricultural Data of all farmers.LEARN MORE Video of quot;Plant Now! quot; says Hon. Floyd Green, Minister Without Portfolio, MICAF

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The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. 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.

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