Welcome to the

National Irrigation

Commission Limited (NIC)

We meet the needs of our customers by delivering high quality irrigation services driven by competent staff, technology, innovation and collaboration with our partners.

Irrigation Districts and Schemes

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The NIC’s operations span three (3) regions; seven (7) irrigation districts; fourteen (14) irrigation schemes and one (1) drainage area. Services are provided primarily to agricultural and some industrial users in the Eastern, Central and Western regions of Jamaica.

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Our Projects and Programmes

Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project

Agriculture is the most dominant sector in St. Elizabeth, employing approximately 40% of the population. The availability of water is considered a major challenge as the Essex Valley area… Read More

Wind Powered Irrigation Project

The project titled, “Wind Powered Irrigation Project – Jamaica”, engaged the OAS/DSD together with the NIC, MSTEM and other local partners in conducting a wind resource analysis… Read More

National Irrigation Development Programme

The National Irrigation Development Plan (Master Plan) was commissioned by the Government of Jamaica in 1998 to identify irrigation projects island-wide and to prioritize areas… Read More

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NOTICE: The NIC’s infrastructure provides essential services for the growth of the agricultural sector. It is illegal to swim in canals, dams and reservoirs operated by the Commission.

The Edu-Zone

Welcome to Edu-Zone! Learn how to use our services to expand your agri-business through partnerships with other government agencies and private companies. Get exposure to technologies you need to improve your business/enterprise.

TYPES OF IRRIGATION

RAINWATER HARVESTING

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The Farmer’s Corner

Welcome to our Farmer’s Corner, which gives you access to a wide variety of useful tools and resources as well as practical, hands-on and sound technical advice to assist you to increase your yield and to be the most productive farmer.