Department of Agriculture
Overview of Department:
The Department of Agriculture is responsible for:
- direction & implementation of policy,
- legislation,
- conservation, management and sustainable utilization of natural resources and
- provision of professional advice on natural resources.
Vision
The premier agency for the provision of high quality dynamic agricultural development, conservation and regulatory services to primary producers, processors and the general public in support of national development
Mission
To redevelop agriculture (crop, livestock, aquaculture and fisheries) and the other natural resource sectors using traditional and emerging techniques and technologies, to satisfy local demand and to target specific markets for export of fresh commodities and value added products, thereby promoting food security, sustainable livelihoods and foreign exchange earnings and savings.
Services
Services offered by The Department of Agriculture:
- Crop, Livestock, Veterinary and Fisheries outreach services
- Sale of vegetable seedlings
- Veterinary services
- Sale of veterinary medicines
- Sanitary and phytosanitary services
- Tillage operations
- Haulage (livestock)
- Abattoir
- Sale of irrigation supplies
Department News
AQUAPONICS SYSTEM & NEW TRACTOR COMMISSIONED TO INCREASE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION
The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday March 2 2021, commissioned a new tractor and an aquaponics system as part of efforts to boost food production
5th March 2021
Notice: Deadline for Unclaimed Land Applications Extended from 31st December 2020 to 31st December 2030.
The General Public is hereby informed that Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Crown Title Act, to extend the deadline for unclaimed land applications
14th December 2020
ANNUAL TREE PLANTING DAY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 16, 2020
30th consecutive hosting of the annual National Tree Planting Day Preparations are nearing completion for the hosting of National Tree Planting Day 2020, which is
4th December 2020
Director of Agriculture
Melissa O'Garro
Breadfruit and Mango Festival 2023
Main Contact Details
Ministry of Agriculture, Brades, Montserrat, MSR1110 | Tel: 664-491-2075 Email: ogarrom@gov.ms |