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The Entomology Unit
The Entomology Unit is responsible for the diagnosis and management of plant pest. It conducts research in the field of Entomology and develops Integrated Pest Management Protocols. It also offers... Continue »
The Plant Pathology Unit
The Plant Pathology Unit is responsible for the diagnosis and management of plant disease. It conducts research in the field of Plant Pathology and develops Integrated Pest Management Protocols. It... Continue »
Fruits Unit
Vision To encourage the production and consumption of local fruits and by so doing contribute to the enhancement of food security and health of the nation. Mission To conserve agro-biodiversity... Continue »
Post-harvest Unit
Post-harvest Unit's mission is to conduct research and development to facilitate a reduction in post-harvest losses and maintenance of the quality of perishable produce in Trinidad and Tobago, and thereby... Continue »
Roots and Tubers Crops Section
The section does agronomic research to improve food security, sustainability and competitiveness of local farming. Studies are focused on sweet potato, cassava, yams, dasheen and eddoes. The current drive is... Continue »
Seed Technology Unit
The Seed Technology Unit performs Three Main Functions RESEARCH on Establishing and Improving Seed Quality and Seed Storage Techniques for crops of economic importance. Currently research is being conducted the... Continue »
Vegetables Unit
Responsible for the conduct of agronomic research on vegetable crops grown in Trinidad and Tobago thereby facilitating the sustainable development of Agriculture while ensuring domestic food security. Current Research Projects... Continue »
Biofertiliser Unit
The Biofertilizer Laboratory is responsible for carrying out the Biofertilizer Technology Project. This resulted from a Joint Technical Agreement between the governments of Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico. It involves... Continue »
Soil & Land Capability Unit
In 1997, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago establish a National Soil Testing and Advisory Service for farmers. Following the closure of Caroni (1975) Limited, the Government of Trinidad and... Continue »
National Seed Bank
The Chaguaramas Agricultural Development Project (CADP) was established in 1971 by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with the Federal Republic of West Germany on... Continue »
La Reunion Plant Propagation Station
Since its inception in 1953, the La Reunion Plant Propagation Station (LRPPS) has been charged with the responsibility of supplying high-quality planting material to farmers and the wider community as... Continue »
Technical Advice
A range of services are offered, including: Crop husbandry Agronomy Cocoa processing Post-harvest Animal husbandry Plant protection How to access this service Request can be made via County Offices or... Continue »


