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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 »

WTO SPS Enquiry Point

The WTO SPS Enquiry Point is essentially an Internet site where enquiries about Trinidad and Tobago’s agricultural health and food safety requirements/legislation and changes that can affect trade are published... 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 »

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 »


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