Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)

Dive into our On Water Management Unit with Lawrence Rowe, Regional Water Utilization Officer. From precision irrigation to tailored solutions, we empower stakeholders for greater agricultural productivity.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority presents the Backyard Garden Kit Programme. Grow fresh produce in your own backyard. Register now, link in bio. Hurry, applications close on November 17! #BackyardGardenKit

We salute our modern-day heroes, the Farmers and Agricultural Extension Officers, whose dedication and hard work feed the world. They sow the seeds of sustenance, cultivating a better future for us all. Let's celebrate their extraordinary contributions on this special day.

Blind farmer impresses at Rada Farmer Field School jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2… via @jamaicagleaner

To be registered as a farmer, one needs a valid I.D./trn. The simple process is to visit a RADA Parish Office closest to the farm, complete an application form take a photo for a RADA ID and await verification by an Agricultural Extension Officer.

Join the live stream this morning at 10am

RADA through its specialist Extension Staff - Crop Care /Food Safety Officers with the help of stakeholders hve been training farmers and stakeholders in Good Agricultural Practices.

As a result to damage to cables from our communication provider our phone lines are down. To contact RADA Corporate Office please call 876-848-6798 or email customer.service@rada.gov.jm

Add this to your weekend plans.

Make plans to visit agricultural shows planned for May and June.

During day 4 of the PICSA training workshop participants took part in a field day where they worked with over 36 farmers in the parish of St. Catherine, practicing the PICSA approach. 👏 Intra-ACP Climsa Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) #CaribbeanClimSA

Yesterday, in a follow up session to the Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) Training Workshop held in February 2023, Agriculture Extension Officers in Jamaica participated in a Wet Season Climate Outlook Forum. @intraacpclimsa @_PICSA_

RADA How to: On Farm Water Management youtube.com/clip/UgkxxTOn5… via @YouTube

Join RADA in collaboration with the TEF and JACRA for the Farmers Trade Day where presentations will be made to coffee farmers regarding agricultural best practices. @jacra_2018 @tefjamaica @jamaicacoffeefest @moafjm

Join RADA in collaboration with the TEF and JACRA for the Farmers Trade Day where presentations will be made to coffee farmers regarding agricultural best practices. @jacra_2018 @tefjamaica @jamaicacoffeefest @moafjm

Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture is an approach used to enhance agricultural extension services. PICSA combines historical climate data and forecasts with farmers’ knowledge of what works in their own locale. Participants include officers from RADA, JAS, AIC & CARDI.

The Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Programme, through the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology is hosting a one week residential training exercise focused on TOT Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture.

Demonstration of spraying Onion fields in Careeras, Llandewey, St. Thomas by Environmental Solutions Limited.

Support our local farmers.

Bio Security Tips to protect your animals and fam from disease. #radajm #radalivestockunit #growsmarteatsmart @moafjm #biosecurity @smallruminantsassociationofja @jamaica4hclubs @jas_head_office instagram.com/p/CoNBcXDuyyX/…