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Agriculture Minister: Youth mobilization needed for meaningful wetland restoration
The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries is hoping to mobilize an entire generation for wetland restoration. In commemoration of World Wetlands Day, which is celebrated on February 2nd, the…
Minister pleads with criminals to “raise your own livestock and plant your own crops”
Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, is pleading with the criminal elements to leave the crops and livestock of hardworking farmers alone. Responding to questions…
Agriculture Minister seeks to revitalize local Coconut Industry
Earlier today, the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries distributed over 1,000 coconut seedlings to farmers across the East Coast in Trinidad. This initiative forms part of the Ministry’s coconut…
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Statement by Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, Minister of Agriculture Land and Fisheries on the appointment of Senator the Honourable Nigel de Freitas to the Office of President of the Senate
Heartfelt congratulations to my colleague and friend, Senator the Honourable Nigel de Freitas on his new role as President of the Senate of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. I…
Minister Hosein: “I intend to work with and for all farmers
The Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, accompanied by a technical team from the Ministry, conducted site visits across the severely affected farming communities in…
Agriculture Minister says….“Multi-faceted Approach implemented to assist flood-affected farmers”
Agriculture Minister says…“Multi-faceted Approach implemented to assist flood-affected farmers” Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, empathizes with farmers adversely impacted by the torrential rains which…
Agriculture Ministry prioritizes ‘Digital Transformation’
October 27, 2022. In keeping with the Government’s thrust for the public service to digitize and make more efficient, the quality of service delivery meted out to its stakeholders, the…
Minister Hosein issues stern warning to thieves who threaten the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk
In delivering remarks, at the University of the West Indies’ ‘Candlelight Vigil for World Food Day 2022’ on Monday 17th October, the Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Senator the…
Minister de Freitas: More tolerant crop varieties needed to achieve food security
The Government has recognized that in order to achieve food and nutrition security, it must continue to focus on improvements to crop quality, especially those varieties tolerant to pests, diseases…
FAO delivers port inspection training in Trinidad and Tobago
FAO delivers port inspection training in Trinidad and Tobago 10/10/2022 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has delivered a week-long port inspection training course in Trinidad…
Agriculture Minister lauds Nestle’s new Plant-Based Production Line, “a tremendous feat”
The Government’s commitment to safeguarding the development of the nation’s dairy sector continues to be strengthened through the injection of private sector investment. Such was the prevailing sentiment of the…
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