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We are here to serve the farmers … let us support our local farmers
In spite of limited financial resources, Senator the Honourable Clarence Rambharat, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries assured that ‘the priority will always be the farmers’; this while speaking at…
Wasting food in a hungry world
In today’s world, a whopping one-third of all food produced is wasted. Put simply, for every 3 meals produced, one (1) ends up in the trash. And get this: approximately…
Cabinet approval received for payment of outstanding wages to Reforestation Workers
As we approach the end of the financial year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries has taken steps to settle all wages due to National Reforestation workers to the…
Hounds Show in its 14th year; Agriculture Minister calls out poachers
Calling attention to the recent national furor on the issue of poaching, particularly the poaching of the national bird – the Scarlet Ibis - Senator the Honourable Clarence Rambharat, Minister…
Fisherfolk Urged to Take Precautions as Hurricane Irma Nears Leewards
The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries is today urging fisherfolk to exercise extreme care at sea and take immediate precautions to secure marine assets following this evening’s announcement by…
Agriculture Ministry Intensifies Efforts to Control Locust Swarms over Rio Claro
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…
Celebration of Eid al-Adha … ‘this is farm to table here’
‘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…
Agriculture Minister participates in Tree Planting for 200th Birthday of the Queen’s Park Savannah
‘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,…
More Protection for Scarlet Ibis, Poaching Fines Could Increase to $100,000
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…
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