
Verified
By WorkandJam
Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest) serves as Jamaica's premier agribusiness facilitation agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining. Established in 2009, Agro-Invest's mandate encompasses the promotion and facilitation of agricultural investments, project development, and market expansion. The agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including business planning, investment profiling, market linkage creation, and on-farm technical support.
Agro-Invest manages several agro-parks and production zones across Jamaica, providing investors with access to certified agricultural lands, processing facilities, and storage solutions. Recent initiatives focus on revitalizing underutilized assets, such as the New Forest Packaging House and the Coleyville Cold Storage Facility, to enhance the agricultural value chain and support rural economic development.
Through strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders, Agro-Invest aims to modernize Jamaica's agricultural sector, increase competitiveness, and promote sustainable practices. The agency's efforts contribute significantly to national goals of food security, job creation, and export growth.