Trees That Feed Foundation, in collaboration with the Government of Jamaica, is pleased to introduce three new avocado varieties to Jamaica.
This initiative is designed to support year-round avocado production on the island. It strengthens food security. It supports farmers. It builds climate resilience.
This milestone reflects more than one year of careful planning. It required permits and approvals. Quarantine departments in both countries were involved. The process was completed in partnership with the Dominican Republic.
We thank Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Floyd Green, for his leadership. Special thanks go to Mr. Allan Marley, Jamaica’s chargé d’affaires to the Dominican Republic. We also thank Mr. Locksley Waites, senior agronomist at Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA).
The avocado varieties are Carla, Hass, and Semil31.
Watch the video message Mr. Waites sent to Mr. Marley from the Dominican Republic while collecting the scions (budwoods). The scions will be grafted onto young seedling rootstock in Jamaica by Mr. Rakel Cobin.
Trees That Feed Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help Jamaica grow more food. Every season. Every year.
