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
TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON SOME AGRICULTURAL IMPORTS
The Ministry of Agriculture under the advice of the Chief Veterinary Officer is informing the public that due to the recent outbreak of HAPI (Avian
2nd December 2020
Virtual Consultation On Montserrat’s Blue Economy To Be Held Tonight- Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
A virtual consultation aimed at assessing Montserrat’s readiness to launch business focused around the ocean is slated for tonight at 7PM. The consultation will be
11th November 2020
LEAPS & BOUNDS: MONTSERRAT LEADING THE WAY IN THE BATTLE AGAINST DEADLY AMPHIBIAN FUNGAL DISEASE
Mountain Chickens Introduced To Semi-Wild Enclosure Last Year Survived Chytrid For the first time ever the Department of Environment, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the
30th October 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 |