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The form, the cost, the time it takes, who to call — and what members who have done it wish they had known. Fees are starting points; confirm with the agency before you go.
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Guides for Farm, fish or raise animals, in the order most people need them. Show everything
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Register as a farmer with RADA
A RADA farmer ID is the key to agricultural grants, duty-free inputs, the Praedial Larceny receipt book, and selling to hotels and agro-processors.
A RADA farmer ID is the key to agricultural grants, duty-free inputs, the Praedial Larceny receipt book, and selling to hotels and agro-processors.
Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)
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Cattle tags and animal identification (NAITS)
All cattle must be tagged and registered under the national animal identification and traceability system; it is the main defence against praedial larceny.
All cattle must be tagged and registered under the national animal identification and traceability system; it is the main defence against praedial larceny.
Ministry of Agriculture — Veterinary Services Division / RADA
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Butcher’s licence and meat shop approval
Slaughtering, cutting or selling meat requires a butcher’s licence, a Public Health-approved shop, and animals slaughtered at an approved abattoir with inspection.
Slaughtering, cutting or selling meat requires a butcher’s licence, a Public Health-approved shop, and animals slaughtered at an approved abattoir with inspection.
Westmoreland Municipal Corporation / Veterinary Services Division
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Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) MSME loans
DBJ lends through approved financial institutions — credit unions and banks — at rates lower than ordinary commercial credit.
DBJ lends through approved financial institutions — credit unions and banks — at rates lower than ordinary commercial credit.
Development Bank of Jamaica
Still not sure where to go? Email the Secretariat or ask at the next general meeting — no question is too small.