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Dominican Republic Ambassador Tours Newport-Fersan’s Manufacturing Plant

August 26, 2025Newport-Fersan Jamaica Limited hosted His Excellency Manuel Antonio Durán Pilarte, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, on a guided tour of its manufacturing plant in Kingston. The visit highlighted the strong ties between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic and reinforced the importance of collaboration in agriculture and fertilizer production. Ambassador Durán PilarteContinueContinue reading “Dominican Republic Ambassador Tours Newport-Fersan’s Manufacturing Plant”

Control Whiteflies with Spectra!

Farmer Nordia Harriot showcases Spectra Insecticide amidst her cabbage crop in Portland, which was effective against controlling her whitefly infestations. Fersan Farmer Nordia Harriot testifies to the effectiveness of the Spectra Insecticide in controlling a Whitefly Infestation on her Cabbage farm in Portland. “I was facing a significant challenge with severe whitefly infestation in myContinueContinue reading “Control Whiteflies with Spectra!”

Newport-Fersan announces Price Reduction on Granular Fertilizers to support National Recovery Efforts

Kingston [August 5] – In a continuing effort to assist farmers across Jamaica during the national recovery initiative, Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Ltd. is pleased to announce a price reduction of up to 15% on all granular fertilizers (ex-factory prices), effective August 5, 2024. This, combined with our recent pledge of over $15 million towards recovery initiatives,ContinueContinue reading “Newport-Fersan announces Price Reduction on Granular Fertilizers to support National Recovery Efforts”

Newport-Fersan pledges Over $15 Million to Support Agricultural Recovery After Hurricane

Kingston [July 30] – In a significant show of support for local farmers impacted by recent hurricanes, Dennis Valdez, Managing Director of Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Ltd., announced a donation of $15.4 million in agricultural inputs at an official ceremony in Kingston. Aligned with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining (MOAFM) and endorsed by the Hon.ContinueContinue reading “Newport-Fersan pledges Over $15 Million to Support Agricultural Recovery After Hurricane”

Newport-Fersan announces Significant Price Reduction on Granular Fertilizers

Kingston, Jamaica – April 2, 2024 – Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Ltd, the leadingprovider of fertilizers is thrilled to announce a substantial price reduction on allgranular fertilizers, effective April 2, 2024. As part of Farmers’ Montcelebrations, customers can now enjoy reduced prices of up to 13% off ex-factorylevels for all granular fertilizers. We are delighted to offerContinueContinue reading “Newport-Fersan announces Significant Price Reduction on Granular Fertilizers”

Pesticide Safety Tips

Protective Gear: When mixing or applying pesticides, wear suitable protective clothing and equipment like chemical resistant gloves, rubber boots, protective eye wear, respirator and long sleeve coveralls. Remove protective clothing and wash hands and face before meals and after work. Mix pesticides outdoors or in well-ventilated areas. Mix only what you need to use inContinueContinue reading “Pesticide Safety Tips”

Booster line of Fertilizers

The Booster Line of Fertilizers are an improved blend of granular fertilizers by Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Ltd. Consisting of the Start Booster, Vegetative Booster and the Yield Booster, they seek to supply critical nutrients at the three distinct growth phases (initiation, vegetative and productive) thereby enhancing greater levels of nutrient use efficiency and ultimately crop productivity, at a cheaper costs.

John Mahfood, President of JMEA, tours Newport-Fersan manufacturing facility

Mr. Dennis Valdez, Managing Director of Newport-Fersan led Mr. John Mahfood, President of Jamaica Manufacturers & Exporters Association (JMEA), on  a tour of the Factory of Newport-Fersan on November 3, 2021. Mahfood, accompanied by Kelroy Clarke, Marketing and Public Relations Officer of JMEA, saw the storage of raw materials, to the blending, production and packagingContinueContinue reading “John Mahfood, President of JMEA, tours Newport-Fersan manufacturing facility”