EnviroTek Group has released a new climate intelligence publication examining the growing risks that the developing El Niño phenomenon poses to Jamaica’s agricultural sector during the critical August and September 2026 growing season.

Titled Navigating the Dry Phase: How El Niño Threatens Jamaica’s Vegetable, Melon, and Tuber Yields in Late 2026 – A Comprehensive Briefing on Climate Impact and Sector Resilience for August & September 2026, the publication provides an evidence-based assessment of how changing weather patterns are expected to affect crop production, farming operations, food security, and agricultural resilience across the island.

Drawing on regional climate projections, agricultural research, and guidance from national agencies, the report explains how below-normal rainfall and rising temperatures associated with El Niño are expected to impact key crops including yams, cassava, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, Scotch Bonnet peppers, cabbages, lettuce, cantaloupes, watermelons, and sorrel. The publication also outlines practical climate-smart adaptation measures that farmers, agricultural stakeholders, policymakers, and development partners can implement to reduce climate-related losses and strengthen resilience.

“Climate intelligence is no longer optional; it is essential for protecting livelihoods, strengthening food security, and supporting informed decision-making. Our goal is to provide governments, businesses, farmers, and development partners with practical, science-based insights that help them anticipate climate risks and build resilience before disasters occur.”

— Raymond Pryce, Chief Operations Officer, EnviroTek Group

The report highlights several emerging challenges for Jamaica’s agricultural sector, including:

• An increased probability of below-normal rainfall across major agricultural parishes during August and September 2026.
• Higher temperatures accelerating soil moisture loss and placing additional stress on crops.
• Reduced yields for several staple vegetables, ground provisions, and seasonal crops.
• Rising production costs as farmers become increasingly dependent on irrigation and trucked water.
• The growing importance of climate-smart agricultural practices such as mulching, drip irrigation, and water harvesting.

The publication is designed to support farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions, government agencies, researchers, development organisations, and private sector stakeholders seeking to better understand the implications of climate variability on Jamaica’s agricultural economy.

As climate impacts become more frequent and severe across the Caribbean, timely access to reliable environmental intelligence is critical for reducing risk, improving preparedness, and strengthening long-term resilience.