This Technical Guide provides information on best practices in the production of onion in Jamaica.

It is estimated that approximately 10 million kg of onion are consumed in Jamaica annually. Increased sufficiency in onion production is being achieved through capacity building of farmers and technocrats in onion cultivation and marketing, and by strengthening partnerships with major buyers, input suppliers, and financial institutions.

The target over the next few years is to increase local production to a level where up to 70% of demand will be satisfied. To that end, major focus is also being placed on improvements in productivity and the quality and consistency in the local production of onions – MICAF.