Agro-Investment Corporation

What Agro-Investment Corporation does

Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest) is a Jamaican government state entity operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, established in 2009 and formalized by Cabinet Decision No. 20/18 (June 4, 2018) through the merger of the Agricultural Marketing Corporation, the Agricultural Development Corporation, and the Agricultural Support Services and Productive Projects Fund Limited. It serves as Jamaica's premier agricultural investment facilitation agency, headquartered at the AMC Complex, 188 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11, and operates an integrated portfolio of 8 agro parks across 13 production zones spanning the parishes of St Catherine, Clarendon, St Elizabeth, Manchester, and St Thomas.

Agro-Invest's core offering combines Global GAP-certified agricultural land leasing (parcels from 5 to 500 acres) with built-in irrigation, drainage, tractor services, on-farm agronomist support, and warehouse/cold-storage facilities at the AMC Complex. Production-side infrastructure includes climate-smart greenhouses, Single-Bud ginger cultivation technology (USDA Food for Progress), a Sweet Potato Planting Material Nursery developed with WUSC, and — under a 2024 MoU with the National Fisheries Authority — a 300-acre Aquaculture Agro-Park and National Tilapia Hatchery with capacity for up to 5 million tilapia fry annually using recirculating aquaculture systems and solar integration. The corporation also runs the Minard Estates Farm, which houses Jamaica Brahman, Jamaica Black, and Jamaica Red Poll cattle genetics.

The revenue model is a mix of recurring land and warehouse leases plus transaction-based tractor and equipment fees, augmented by external funding facilitation through Development Bank of Jamaica (up to 80% loan guarantees), Caribbean Development Bank, and UK Caribbean Infrastructure Development Fund (a £17.13 million commitment for SPAD). GTM is primarily enterprise field sales to commercial investors and diaspora targets, supplemented by flagship events (JAIF, Denbigh Agricultural Show, Jamaica Diaspora Conference). Matching grants of $250,000–$1.2 million per approved SPAD investor are offered as a non-cash incentive. Customer segments span smallholder farmers (with quotas for women, youth, and persons with disabilities), commercial investors, agro-processors such as GraceKennedy, aquaculture operators, and exporters requiring Global GAP certification.

Name

Agro-Investment Corporation

Legal name

Agro-Investment Corporation

Website

https://agroinvest.gov.jm

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agro-Investment Corporation is Jamaica's government agricultural investment facilitation agency, managing 8 Global GAP-certified agro parks and 13 production zones. It leases irrigated farmland, warehouse and cold-storage facilities, and provides technical and financing support to smallholders, commercial investors, and agro-processors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Investment Facilitation

NAICS

Crop Production (111), Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Projects & Farm Expansion Advisory (Feasibility, Site Planning, ROI) (AFACAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Succession, Governance & Ownership Transition Advisory (AFACAJAO), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL), Natural Resources — Farmland & Agriculture (FSAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural land leasing
• Agro park development
• Agricultural investment facilitation
• Government agricultural agency
• Agricultural infrastructure leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Jamaica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Land Leasing: The corporation generates revenue through leasing government-owned agricultural lands and properties to investors, farmers, and agribusiness operators at competitive rates. Lands range from 5 to 500 acres with various lease terms.
2. Warehouse and Facility Rental: Rental of AMC Complex warehouse space, cold storage facilities, and processing facilities to agricultural businesses.
3. Tractor and Equipment Services: Provision of tractor services and agricultural mechanization support to farmers within agro parks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest) is the Government of Jamaica's agricultural investment facilitation agency that develops and manages Global GAP Certified Agro Parks, leases state-owned agricultural land (5–500 acres) to investors and farmers, and delivers integrated services including business planning, market linkages, on-farm technical support, tractor services, warehouse and processing facility rentals, and beef cattle genetics at Minard Estates Farm. It channels international development financing and matching grants (J$250,000–J$1.2M) into Jamaica's agribusiness sector across 8 agro parks in 13 production zones.

Product overview

Agro-Investment Corporation is Jamaica's premier agricultural investment promotion agency operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. The organization functions as a platform delivering multiple interconnected services including: Global GAP Certified Agro Parks development and management, agricultural land leasing through its Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) project (Parnassus and Amity Hall Agro Parks), business planning and counseling services, technical support via agronomists, market linkage facilitation, tractor services, warehouse rental at the AMC Complex, and beef cattle genetics through Minard Estates Farm. Additional offerings include the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) as a flagship investment platform, a 300-acre aquaculture development in partnership with the National Fisheries Authority, and the National Tilapia Hatchery. The portfolio also encompasses the Ginger Greenhouse Rehabilitation Project, Sweet Potato Planting Material Nursery, and general greenhouse rehabilitation initiatives across St Catherine, Clarendon, and Manchester. Publications include the Jamaica Agri-Investor Deal Book 2025 and Ginger Production Manual. The organization manages state-owned agricultural properties and facilitates access to external funding through partnerships with Development Bank of Jamaica and Caribbean Development Bank.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agro Parks: Intensive agricultural production zones that integrate all facets of the agricultural value chain from pre-production to production, post-harvesting and marketing, equipped with irrigation, tractor services, and technical support.
• Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF)
• Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD)
• Minard Estates Farm

Products and services

• Global GAP Certified Agro Parks Development and management of agricultural parks meeting Global GAP certification standards for export-quality produce, enabling Jamaican farmers and agribusiness investors to access international markets across 8 agro parks and 13 production zones.
• Agricultural Lands Identification, development, and leasing of state-owned agricultural lands ranging from 5 to 500 acres to investors, farmers, and agribusiness operators across Agro Parks and Production Zones in St Catherine, Clarendon, St Elizabeth, Manchester, and St Thomas.
• Business Planning and Counseling Services Advisory services helping investors and farmers develop viable agricultural business plans and strategies across the Jamaican agribusiness sector.
• Agricultural Land Matching Services Facilitation of land access by matching investors and farmers with suitable agricultural properties across Agro Parks and Production Zones.
• Market Linkages Connecting investors and farmers to local and global markets through strategic partnerships, export facilitation, and supply chain integration.
• On-Farm Technical Support Agronomist-led technical assistance to farmers within agro parks, including crop management, irrigation facilitation, and best practices.
• Tractor Services Mechanized land preparation and agricultural mechanization services available to farmers within Agro Parks.
• Warehouse Rental at AMC Complex Storage and warehousing facilities at the AMC Complex (188 Spanish Town Road, Kingston) available for lease to agribusiness operators, including cold storage capabilities.
• Processing Facilities Access to agro-processing facilities for value-added manufacturing of agricultural commodities at the AMC Complex and within Agro Parks.
• Beef Cattle Genetics at Minard Estates Farm Superior animal genetics program at Minard Estates Farm featuring Jamaica Brahman, Jamaica Black, and Jamaica Red Poll cattle breeds for breeding and the annual Minard Livestock Show and Beef Festival.
• Investment Profiles for Crops Development of investment profiles and deal books (e.g., Jamaica Agri-Investor Deal Book 2025) showcasing agricultural opportunities for potential investors across Jamaica's agribusiness sector.
• External Funding Facilitation Assistance in sourcing external financing for agricultural development through partnerships with Development Bank of Jamaica, Caribbean Development Bank, and other lending agencies.
• Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project Major agricultural development project including Parnassus Agro Park (700+ acres) in Clarendon and Amity Hall in St. Catherine, funded by the UK Caribbean Infrastructure Development Fund and Caribbean Development Bank to transform formerly sugarcane land into diversified agriculture.
• Parnassus Agro Park 700+ acre former sugarcane land in Clarendon transitioned to diversified agriculture under SPAD, with 400+ acres allocated to small farmers including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
• Amity Hall Agro Park Major agro park in St. Catherine featuring 2,340 acres of arable land, part of the SPAD project with irrigation infrastructure development and hosting the Aquaculture Agro-Park initiative.
• National Tilapia Hatchery

Quantifiable outcome

• Production has increased over the past five years due to ongoing support, new technology introduction, and consistent technical support from agronomists.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2024MoU to transform 670 acres of former bauxite mining lands at Lydford, St Ann into a technologically advanced Agro Park. Joint project management committee oversees development and farmer regularization.
• National Fisheries Authority (NFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2024MoU signed for development of 300-acre Aquaculture Agro-Park at Amity Hall. NFA provides broodstock, fry, technical guidance, and funding for hatchery design. Joint committee oversees strategic direction and leasing arrangements.
• Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and MiningcoreOthersParent ministry under which Agro-Invest operates as the investment facilitation arm. The ministry provides policy direction, regulatory framework, and coordinates with other government agencies for agricultural development initiatives.
• Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner providing extension services and agricultural expertise to farmers within agro parks. Collaborates on farmer training, plant clinic programs, and production support.
• Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade and investment promotion agency collaborating on investor identification, joint venture facilitation, and agricultural marketing initiatives.
• JA SpicessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ginger Greenhouse Rehabilitation at Ebony Agro Park using Single-Bud technology. Part of USDA Food for Progress Jamaica Spices Project to modernize spice industry.
• ACDI/VOCAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization collaborating on sweet potato planting material nursery and spice sector modernization under USDA Food for Progress initiative.
• World University Service of Canada (WUSC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Sweet Potato Planting Material Nursery at Amity Hall. Supporting importation of 10 sweet potato varieties from International Potato Centre for pest resistance testing.
• Scotch BoyzsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJamaican sauce producer leasing 5 acres at Ebony Agro-Park for Scotch bonnet pepper cultivation. Sources raw materials from over 200 local farmers and sells products internationally.
• USAID Farmer to FarmersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical assistance program providing capacity building at Minard Estates Farm including policy development, GIS farm mapping, artificial insemination training, and cattle handling best practices.
• National Irrigation Commission Ltd. (N.I.C.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment entity providing irrigation infrastructure and facilitation for agro parks, critical for climate-resilient agricultural production.
• Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for pasture development at Minard Estates Farm, supporting beef cattle genetics program for Jamaica Brahman, Jamaica Black, and Jamaica Red Poll breeds.
• GraceKennedy LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor food conglomerate partnering to establish agro park at Ridge Pen, subleasing to supply chain farmers. Provides processing facilities at Hounslow for pepper mash and fresh produce.
• Coconut Industry BoardsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hurricane Beryl Relief Programme providing inputs valued at $4 million to coconut farmers, including seedlings, fertilizers, and spray pans.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB): Multilateral development lender that finances agricultural infrastructure and rural development projects across the Caribbean, comparable to the role CDB plays for Agro-Invest's SPAD project.
• Caribbean Development Bank (CDB): Regional development bank co-financing the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) project and Parnassus/Amity Hall agro parks. Provides the concessional infrastructure capital that underwrites Agro-Invest's large-scale land development pipeline.
• Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ): Provides loan guarantees up to 80% for agricultural loans and arranges financing for farmers and investors accessing Agro-Invest lands. Functions as the primary financial enablement layer for Agro-Invest's land lease customers.

Direct peers

• Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO): Jamaica's national trade and investment promotion agency under the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. Sister quasi-governmental body that performs parallel investment facilitation and joint-venture identification in adjacent sectors, often collaborating with Agro-Invest on agribusiness leads.
• Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA): Jamaica's statutory agricultural extension agency under the same Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. Delivers on-farm technical support, training, and plant clinic services directly to farmers within Agro-Invest's agro parks, serving the same smallholder base.
• National Fisheries Authority (NFA): Jamaica's fisheries regulator and development partner to Agro-Invest under the 2024 MoU for the 300-acre Aquaculture Agro-Park at Amity Hall. Manages broodstock, fry supply, and technical guidance for aquaculture at the National Tilapia Hatchery.
• Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA): Statutory body regulating coffee, cocoa, coconut, and spice commodities in Jamaica. Provides the regulatory and certification backdrop against which Agro-Invest's spice (ginger, sweet potato) and coconut park investments operate.

Emerging players

• Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA): Inter-governmental hemispheric agency for agricultural development. Operates in the same Caribbean agricultural investment and capacity-building space, often co-funding policy and technology programs adjacent to agro park initiatives.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): UN specialized agency leading international agricultural development, food security, and climate-smart agriculture programs comparable to those implemented through Agro-Invest's agro parks and greenhouse rehabilitation initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Farmland Partners Inc. US-listed farmland REIT that acquires and leases agricultural real estate to farmers and agribusiness operators. Comparable to Agro-Invest's core land-lease and agro park model, but scaled and operated as a private capital markets vehicle rather than a state agency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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