The A.L.M.D. Laboratory has the capacity to perform a wide range of analyses. These are arranged into 4 categories: Soil Samples, Plant/Leaf Tissue, Water Samples & Fertiliser...
ALMD is regarded as the pioneers in GIS in the Caribbean. In 1982 our Division developed Jamaica's first Geographic Information System called (JAMGIS) under the leadership of ...
Soil testing is the measuring of the chemical, physical & biological properties of the soil. to give the farmers a service leading towards better economic use of fertilizers & soil management
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
The need for food security has emerged as a national priority, as global economic and environmental forces combine to threaten long-term food supply and prices.
Soil health is “the capacity of a soil to function, within ecosystem and land use boundaries, to sustain productivity, maintain environmental quality ...
Farmers who manage their land in ways that improve and sustain soil health will benefit from optimized inputs, sustainable outputs and increased resiliency ...
Greenhouse farming is an effective way of growing certain crops & has many advantages. Amidst the many obvious advantages there lies an important factor ...
Did you know that there are 176 different soil types in Jamaica, with each having a unique combination of characteristics such as colour, texture, natural fertility etc.
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