Agriculture Minister Floyd Green directs JACRA to operate as facilitator for coffee farmers

November 12, 2026

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has instructed the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) to operate as a facilitator, rather than a barrier.

Speaking at a handing dover ceremony for coffee farm supplies, Mr. Green directed the director general to review the agency’s permitting processes to ensure greater efficiency.

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Mr. Green noted that JACRA was established to ensure that enough attention is given to commodities, such as coffee and cocoa.

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The minister urged JACRA to partner with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to supply farmers with cash crops, alongside coffee seedlings.

He noted that coffee trees take up to three years to mature and bear fruit, making short term cash crops essential for faster financial returns.

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