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 Attends Two-Day Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
Montserrat’s attendance at a two-day workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Trinidad has yielded some positive results for the island. Permanent
19th July 2023
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Environment Launches Breadfruit and Mango Fest 2023
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Environment is pleased to announce the Breadfruit and Mango Fest, to be held from August 23rd to 26th
13th June 2023
INVITATION TO SUBMIT EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – LAND SURVEYORS’ BOARD
Overview______________________________________________________________ The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment is inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified candidates to serve on the Land Surveyors’
4th May 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 |