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Update on MALF investigation

March 7, 2024:- The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF) has conducted a comprehensive investigation into the welfare of the Red Kangaroo housed at the Emperor Valley Zoo. A…

MALF Will Take Necessary Action To Protect Animals Under The State’s Care

March 4th, 2024:- The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries acknowledges the public's concern regarding recently circulated photographs depicting a Red Kangaroo housed at the Emperor Valley Zoo. We want…

Agriculture Minister Urges Citizens: Prevent Bushfires, Protect Wildlife and Environment

March 2nd, 2024:- Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries urges members of the public to refrain from starting bushfires as it causes harm not only…

Agriculture Minister Announces Closure of 2023-2024 Hunting Season

March 1st, 2024:- Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, wishes to notify the public of the closure of the 2023-2024 Hunting Season effective March 1st,…

2024 Sea-Turtle Nesting Season

February 29th, 2024:- The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF) would like to remind the public that the annual sea turtle nesting season begins tomorrow, March 1st, and will…

Agriculture Minister Distributes over 5 million in Grants

23rd February 2024:- Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, distributed over $5 million in cheques to 50 farmers today. These farmers were all recipients of…

Game Wardens Seize Illegal Firearms

February 19th, 2024:- Three individuals are anticipated to be charged under the Firearms Act after a joint operation led by officers of the Game Wardens Unit and the Estate Management…

Bee Advisory

Closure of Offices on Carnival Monday and Tuesday

Agriculture Minister Opens Caroni Boardwalk For World Wetlands Day 2024

February 2nd, 2024:- Earlier today (Friday 2nd February, 2024), the Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein officially opened the Boardwalk at the iconic Caroni Swamp,…

Agriculture Minister warns: “All Illegal Livestock found on sea and farms will be seized and destroyed”

January 30th, 2024:- Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein issued a stern warning to the public against purchasing illegal livestock and agricultural products. Earlier today,…

Agriculture Minister Applauds NGO’s Beautification Efforts

29th January, 2024:- The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF) remains unwavering in its commitment to preserving the pristine condition of the iconic Queens Park Savannah (QPS), Port of…