REGISTRATION INFO. |
Farmers Registered by Parish
Parish |
# Registered |
Clarendon | 15,467 |
Hanover | 3,580 |
Manchester | 11,139 |
Portland | 5,559 |
St. Andrew | 3,258 |
St. Ann | 13,914 |
St. Catherine | 8,330 |
St. Elizabeth | 14,775 |
St. James | 4,936 |
St. Mary | 5,981 |
St. Thomas | 5,876 |
Trelawny | 4,875 |
Westmoreland | 5,805 |
Total Registerd
103,495
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What is ABIS?
ABIS is a web based information system developed by RADA to provide information on crops, livesock and agricultural production, markets and stakeholders to support the business of agriculture.
Why is ABIS Necessary?
GOAL:-
Provide information appropriate to boost the capacity and competitiveness of stakeholders (primarily farmers) and provide better measurement of capacity and performance to Government.
Purpose:-
Establish and operate a database driven system to process data on stakeholders and their activities; be a repository of technical information (from new research and tried and proven cultural practices); assist stakeholders to buy and sell produce and production inputs and forecast key agricultural variables.
What ABIS Does.
- Register all agricultural stakeholders
- Track the activities of a sample of farmers
- Track Crop/Livestock prices and supplies in key markets
- Facilitate trade between agricultural stakeholders
- Guide stakeholders in he best production and marketing practices
- Forecast agricultural output based on he iputs and practices applied
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