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
PUBLIC NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION16 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT NO. 4 OF 1996.
All RESIDENTS OF OLVESTON, BEACETTES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND STATUTORY AUTHORITIES THAT ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION OF A RESIDENTAIL
22nd February 2024
PPU URGES SAND MINERS TO FOLLOW LICENSE AGREEMENT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY MINING OPERATIONS
The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) is urging sand miners to inform the appropriate agencies
12th January 2024
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13 IS NATIONAL TREE PLANTING DAY
The Ministry of Agriculture will host its annual National Tree Planting Day on Wednesday December 13 this year. Distribution of plants will begin at 7:00
8th December 2023
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 |