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
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT PROVIDES NEW HOUSES FOR TWO RESIDENTS
Release Date: March 10, 2020 The Government of Montserrat has provided permanent homes to two residents on island, under its Public Assistance Housing Programme. On
10th March 2020
MINISTER HOGAN TO DELIVER PRESENTATION AT ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE IN ALDERNEY
The Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing & The Environment (Ag), Honourable Claude Hogan will be discussing the status of Montserrat’s environment at the ‘Inter-Island
18th September 2019
MOUNTAIN CHICKENS TO ARRIVE & BE PLACED IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
Montserrat is set to launch one of the most critical activities as part of the 20 year Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme. A number of frogs
15th July 2019
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 |