The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries is actively taking steps to control and, where possible, eradicate swarms of Moruga Locusts that have formed over parts of Rio Claro since Monday threatening vegetation and crops and causing a nuisance to residents. (more…)

‘Today represents a very significant day to the Muslim community; and it is also a very significant day for livestock farmers. Supporting the farmer and the farm is far more important as we focus on what the farmers need ’, words of Senator the Honourable Clarence Rambharat, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries as he joined members of the local Muslim community in celebration of Eid al-Adha, on Friday 1st September, 2017 at the Livestock Farm of Shiraz Khan, Carlsen Field. (more…)

‘Tree planting is an important investment – the value and rewards that [future generations] will see hundreds of years from now’ said Senator the Honourable Clarence Rambharat, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries at a Tree Planting at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain. (more…)

In light of clear evidence last week of poaching in the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) today accepted a proposal from Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries Clarence Rambharat to fast-track the placement of the Scarlet Ibis on its list of environmentally sensitive species (ESS) following public consultation, and to take steps to declare the Caroni Bird Sanctuary an environmentally sensitive area (ESA). These two initiatives will strengthen protections for the national bird and other birds, and significantly increase the penalties for poaching the Scarlet Ibis. (more…)