Agriculture
Cayman adds Colombia to list of possible food suppliers
(CNS): Agriculture Minister Jay Ebanks is looking at adding another country to the list of potential suppliers for the Cayman Islands in pursuit of greater food security as the world battles supply chain issues and inflation caused by a number of issues, including the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, compounded by climate change. Following […]
Minister takes ‘fruitful’ scoping trip to Honduras
(CNS): Agriculture Minister Jay Ebanks has said his ministry is looking to establish and promote a direct shipping route between the Cayman Islands and Honduras in order to import fresh fruit and vegetables and other agricultural products from that country. As the government seeks to improve direct trade links in the region to strengthen Cayman’s […]
Ministry begins tracking farm animals
(CNS): The Ministry of Agriculture has started to roll out a National Livestock Identification and Tracking System as part of its efforts to modernise the agricultural sector, according to a press release. The aim is to enhance animal identification and disease surveillance, assist with the procurement and supply of feed and other resources based on […]
Jamaica to supply more food in new deal with Cayman
(CNS): The Cayman Islands will be importing more plantain, breadfruit, soursop and ackee from Jamaica as part of a new import-export arrangement. Following a recent visit to the neighbouring island, Agriculture Minister Jay Ebanks approved a broadened list of agricultural produce from Jamaica to improve Cayman’s food security, saying that the new arrangement would give […]
Ag show cancelled in face of COVID and wake of Grace
(CNS): The annual Cayman Islands Agricultural Show has been cancelled for the second year due to coronavirus restrictions as well as the loss and damage suffered by several farmers as a result of Tropical Storm Grace, officials from government and the Agricultural Society said Friday. The show, which usually takes place on Ash Wednesday, attracts […]
Farmers’ grants to continue with new cash
(CNS): Around 400 commercial farmers across the Cayman Islands will continue to get a government grant until the end of November now that $500,000 has been earmarked for Phase 2 of the programme from an additional $3 million that was voted for during the recent Finance Committee meeting to help the agriculture sector.
Ministry calling time on farmers stipend
(CNS): Just one week after stating that he supported the Cayman Islands Farmers Assistance and Relief Measures (CI FARM) initiated by the previous government, Jay Ebanks’ agriculture ministry has announced that the relief will only continue for one more month. No more applications will be accepted and everyone on the programme already or waiting approval […]
Clock ticks on farmers relief programme
(CNS): The PACT government is continuing with the previous government’s policy to support farmers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and officials are urging eligible people to submit applications for the relief before next Friday, when the window of opportunity closes. The Cayman Islands Farmers Assistance and Relief Measures (CI FARM) policy was implemented by Juliana […]
Farmers’ COVID support extended to June
(CNS): Farmers will be getting an extension to the support they have been receiving. The Ministry of Agriculture said those in the Farmers Assistance and Relief Measures (FARM) programme, which was launched in December, will be able to access vouchers to help buy seeds and fertilizer or animal feed until June.
CI$1M set aside to spur on farmers
(CNS): Agriculture Minister Juliana O’Connor-Connolly is appealing to residents to take-up backyard farming after setting aside CI$1 million to support their endeavours. Describing backyard farming as an excellent way of ensuring food security and good health, she urged registered farmers to take advantage of the agricultural grants under the COVID-19 Farmers Assistance Programme.
Minister, premier and speaker on Jamaica trip
(CNS): Agriculture Minister Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, Premier Alden McLaughlin and Speaker McKeeva Bush are all in Clarendon, Jamaica, this week attending the 67th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. Officials said the trip was an important item on the Ministry of Agriculture’s annual agenda, while the premier said it was a chance to learn from Jamaican […]
