Minister

Hon. Saboto Caesar
Biography

Welcome

  Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour.
The Ministry is the institutional body of the state responsible for the 
formulation, articulation and implementation of all policies and plans relating to Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour. 
The administrative arm of this Ministry is responsible for:
   - The co-ordination of all programmes of the various Departments, Divisions and Units.
  - The maintenance of communication with local, regional and international bodies affecting the functions of the Ministry.
  - The administration of revenue and expenditure transactions approved by Parliament.

Farmers and Agricultural Extension Officers are engaged in a two-day workshop on Cost-Effective Risk Management Options for Agriculture and Livelihoods which began Tuesday, March 28th, at Frenches House.

The rapid expansion in agricultural production currently taking place in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is said to be causing the demand for planting material to outstrip the ability of both the state and private sector to supply.

Students from various learning institutions across the country were exposed to information about the important role that the forest plays in everyday life and their role in taking care of this critical resource.

  1. National Bee Keeping Awareness Technical Meeting
  2. Diamonite hosted Youth in Agriculture Agri - Business Outreach
  3. The National Farm Labour Assistance Program
  4. CARDI Host Workshop on Sweet Potato Value Chain Enhancement Project
  5. National Farm Labour Assistance Programme To Be Launched In North Leeward

General Information

Department

Resources

 

 

phone
(784) 456-1410
pbx
(784) 456-1111
ext. no.
5301/5302
email
office.agriculture@mail.gov.vc, agricomsvg@gmail.com

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