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
Montserrat Breadfruit and Mango Fest 2023
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Environment would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, volunteers and organizers for a successful Breadfruit and Mango
31st August 2023
PUBLIC INPUT REQUIRED ON PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NORTH MONTSERRAT 2012-2022
The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) is seeking public input on proposed Modification to the
18th August 2023
PUBLIC INPUT REQUIRED ON PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NORTH MONTSERRAT
The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) is seeking public input on proposed Modification to the
26th July 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 |