Submission of Mandatory Data Forms for the 2019-2020 Hunting Season
The public is kindly advised that in accordance with Regulations 2 (3) of the Conservation of Wild Life Regulations made under Section 24 of the Conservation of Wild Life Act, Chapter 67:01, Submission of Mandatory Data Forms for the 2019-20 Hunting Season becomes due on or before 31st May, 2020.
However, the Forestry Division is mindful that the current ‘Stay at Home Measures’ have affected its normal business operation hours. Additionally, the Ministry is aware that many hunters are reluctant to leave home solely to return the form to the Forestry Division. In this regard, given the existing restrictions, the Honorable Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries has agreed to pursue an amendment to the relevant regulation to allow the Minister to extend the deadline to return the form. Before the current May 31 deadline the Forestry Division will provide a further update on this proposal.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, thanks you for your continued support and apologizes for any inconvenience caused during this period.
Denny Dipchansingh
Conservator of Forests
Notice of Reopening of Sale of Planting material, Agricultural Services Division
The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF), Agricultural Services Division wishes to inform customers that the sale of high quality planting material will resume with effect from May 4, 2020 from Monday to Thursday between the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, and will continue to operate at these times until the lifting of the current “Stay at Home Measures.”
High quality plants, seeds and /or seedlings will be available at the following stations:
- Augustine Nurseries, Farm Road, Curepe
- La Reunion Plant Propagation Station, Centeno
- Marper Farm, Plum Mitan, Manzanilla
Patrons are kindly asked to note that COVID 19 prevention measures implemented by the MALF will be in effect at all stations. These measures include the wearing of facemasks, washing of hands using soap and water or hand sanitizers provided and anyone displaying flu like symptoms will not be allowed to enter the compound. Finally social distancing rule will apply.
The Ministry thanks all our clients for their understanding and cooperation as we work together to control the spread of the deadly COVID 19 virus.
Agricultural Services Division
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Govt to provide 50,000 households with plant seeds
Fast food restaurants are closed and people are being told to stay indoors, and given these conditions, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley advised that people cook at home.
Now, the government is taking it one step further and is encouraging everyone to grow their food as well.
In an interview with Guardian Media, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries said the government is moving to become a catalyst in the area of home gardening.
“After discussing with the Honourable Prime Minister, Cabinet colleagues, and Ministry staff, we would provide 50,000 households across Trinidad and Tobago with a package containing six seed varieties – bodi, corn, melongene, seim, pigeon peas, and ochro. Sorrel and pumpkin would be available later on,” the Minister said.
He explained that with the onset of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, numerous citizens and even Cabinet colleagues and MPs approached him to encourage householders to set up or expand kitchen/home gardens.
Minister Rambharat had some advice for the public.
“We need to take complete control over what we eat, when we eat, how much we eat and why we eat. Buying most of our meals does not give us that level of control. We eat whatever is sold to us without regard to our health risks; our nutritional requirements; our allergies and things we need to avoid and most importantly our portion sizes.”
He added that Trinidad and Tobago has made small steps, but meaningful ones.
“But the true challenge is not what and how we produce, but it is this. We are eating ourselves to death. We, you and I, have ignored reports that cannot be challenged. Lifestyle diseases are killing us and before that they are reducing the level of enjoyment in our lives.”
Apart from this, the Minister said he has been encouraging householders to also grow their own plant “pharmacy”.
“There are compelling reasons for householders to plant something “medicinal” in or around the place they live. This includes fever-grass (lemongrass), turmeric, ginger, lime leaves, tulsi, orange peel, carilee, rough-skin-lemon, bay leaf, aloe, wonder-of-the world, hot pepper, garlic. Even cucumber for managing water retention. For more complex applications some households have candlestick, verven, Cat’s Claw, ringworm bush, shining bush, chandelier, ratchet, bachelor button and zebapeek.”
He said in some households the monthly medicine bill may actually exceed the monthly market bill.
To help with the home gardens the Minister said they are also providing training and technical advice.
“We are also directing citizens to some of the successful gardeners and farmers who promote their activities online and on television.”
He said the Namdevco Farmers Markets would also have specific sections designated for home gardeners selling excess produce and young persons selling food products to meet educational and other personal goals.
