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CWA 2026: High-level Bilateral Engagements with FAO

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Senator the Honourable Ravi Ratiram, continued high-level bilateral engagements at the Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026 in Jamaica, meeting with René Orellana Halkyer, Assistant Director-General…

NATI Broiler and Layer Production

Building our nation’s food security, one course at a time. From nutrition and brooding management to housing and biosecurity protocols, participants are learning the essential skills to successfully contribute to…

Minister Ratiram participates in CARICOM COTED 2026

Senator the Honourable Ravi Ratiram, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, is participating in and addressing the One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development…

Turning Ideas into Agribusiness Opportunities

Participants recently took part in the National Agricultural Training Initiative (NATI) Fundamentals of a Small Agribusiness training course at the Maloney Regional Complex. From understanding the basics of running a…

New World Screwworm: What Animal Owners Should Know

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reminding livestock owners, farmers and the general public to remain vigilant for New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic infestation caused by the larvae…

Hunting Season 2026 – 2027

September 19, 2026:- The public is advised that the sale of State Game Licences (SGLs) for the 2026–2027 Hunting Season will commence on Monday 21st September, 2026. The Hunting Season…

Senator Ratiram welcomes delegation from the Food Security, Tobago

Senator the Honourable Ravi Ratiram, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, today welcomed Assembly Member Wane Clarke, Secretary of Food Security, Tobago House of Assembly, and senior officials from the Division…

NATI Home Gardening Course – Putting Theory Into Practice

Participants of the National Agricultural Training Initiative (NATI) Home Gardening Course are putting theory into practice during a practical session at the Waterloo Community Centre. Through this course, participants are…

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Launches Public Fruit & Food Orchards Initiative

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) today officially launched the Public Fruit & Food Orchards Initiative at Palmiste Park, San Fernando, as part of efforts to expand local food…