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AGRI NET NewsletterAGRI NET Newsletter

ContentsMinister’s Message 2

Agricultural Services Division

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Animal Production and Health

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Extension Training and Information Services

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Fisheries Division

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Horticultural Services

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Land and Water Development Division 21

Land Management Division

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Regional Administration North

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Regional Administration South

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Research Division

31-34

Survey and Mapping

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CONTACT US @Ministry of Food Production, Land & Marine AffairsSt. Clair Circle, St. Clair,Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I.Corporate Communications DivisionDirector, Corporate CommunicationsYolande Agard-SimmonsTel: 868-622-1221 Ext. 2205Fax: 868-628-9608Email: [email protected] [email protected] is a publication of the Corporate Communications Division

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This Special issue of the Ministry’s Quarterly Newsletter is intended to popularize our current services offered, designed to provide support to our farmers, fisherfolk and young entrepreneurs

The Government’s plan for agriculture is built on six developmental pillars.

1. Respect for agriculture, the farmers and the land 2. Affordable food on a sustained basis 3. Sustainable livelihood for farmers 4. A mixture of traditional and technology-driven platforms 5. Regional and extra-regional joint ventures to achieve economies of scale and

export competitiveness 6. Functional linkages between research and development and the sector to

strengthen knowledge applications

The objective is to make Trinidad and Tobago a “food secure nation”.

The vast range of services is intended to provide the enabling mechanism for our stakeholders in support of their contribution to the growth of the sector. We are however cognisant that some of the services have not been updated in keeping with the changing societal and economic needs and as a result have established a Multi-sectoral Standing Committee to review the current portfolio of incentives.

I commit my efforts and those of the professionals in my Ministry to ensuring that we make available the support services to assist our farmers and fisherfolk to improve production and therefore provide sustainable food at affordable prices to the citizens of our twin island Republic.

I encourage you to take advantage of the Ministry’s support services and partner with us in creating a food secure nation.

Senator the HonourableVasant Bharath

Minister of Food Production,Land and Marine Affairs

Government of the Republic of Trinidad and TobagoMinistry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs

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Services Offered by theAgricultural Services Division

Services Who Qualifies How to Obtain Service Contact Information

Plant and Seed Sales :

Plants –Citrus, Mango, Avocado, Tropical Fruits, Ornamentals, Herbs and Spices

Cocoa, Breadfruit, Coffee

Seeds – Corn, Pigeon Peas, Ochro, Bodi, Hot Pepper, Sorrel and Melongene

Training / Demonstrations:Plant Propagation Techniques

Farmers and the General Public

Farmers and the General Public

Schools, Colleges and Universities

Sales Offices:

St. Augustine Nurseries – 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Mon to Fri.

La Reunion Plant Propagation Station – 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Mon to Fri.

St. Augustine Nurseries – 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Mon to Fri.

Letter to the Director, Agricultural Services at least one month before the training is required

Farm Road, CurepeTel: 662 – 2692

Caroni North Bank Road, CentenoTel: 646 – 2651

Farm Road, CurepeTel: 662 – 2692

Agricultural Services DivisionDivisional OfficeFarm Road, CurepeTel: 645 – 6552 662 – 4252Fax: 662 – 5413

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Animal Production andHealth Services

Farms Surveillance (Broilers, Layers, Ducks, Turkeys and Rabbits)

Diagnosis, Treatment and Control of Poultry Disease

Advise on Poultry Husbandry and Farm Management

Inspection of Live Poultry and Eggs at Ports of Entry

Farmers

Hatcheries

Please call the National Animal Disease Centre for an appointment

Call 24hrs in advance

Poultry Surveillance Unit, National Animal Disease Centre,Caroni North Bank Road, Centeno642-0063/64642-8157642-0055 (disease hotline)

Monitoring of Equine Quarantine

Dog and CatQuarantine

Horse Owners

Pet Owners

Animal Production and Health Divisional Office for obtaining all animal permits.

Contact the Quarantine Veterinarian,County St. George Office for clearance of animals at ports of entry

Animal Production and HealthAbercromby Street POSTel: 625-5997, 625-1473Fax: 625-5993

St. George County Office, Havelock Street, Curepe662-5986


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Animal Production and Health Services (continued)

Monitoring of Livestock and Humans for incidentsof Bat BitingMonitoring and Control of the Vampire Bat Population

Livestock Farmers and Members of the Public

Call your County Office for appointment

Anti-Rabies UnitWallerfield – 667-8488El Reposo Dem. Stat. – 668-2449, 668-5727Rio Claro Dem. Stat. – 644-2326 St. Patrick (Penal) – 647-8460 / 647-4672Point Fortin – 648-2384Victoria – 652-2033St. George County Office, Havelock St, Curepe – 662-5986Caroni – 672-4411National Animal Disease Centre, Caroni North Bank Road, Centeno 642-0063/64


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Animal Health and Production / Advisory Services to Farmers

Animal Inspection

Preventative Medicine Programmes for Animals

Prevention and Control of Bovine Tuberculosis (TB)

Livestock Clinical Care and Treatment

Rabies Vaccination of Livestock

Veterinary Diagnostic Services for Livestock Producers

Livestock Farmers Call the appropriate County Office for appointment

Veterinary County OfficesWallerfield – 667-8488El Reposo Demonstration Statation – 668-2449 / 668-5127Rio Claro Demonstration Station – 644-2326 St. Patrick (Penal) – 647-8460 / 647-4672Point Fortin – 648-2384Victoria – 652-2033St. George County Office, Havelock St, Curepe – 662-5986Caroni – 672-4411

Animals / Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

Necropsy of Animals

Members of the General Public and Veterinarians

Call in advance or walk in service with samples

Interested persons are asked to call for information

Veterinary Diagnostic LaboratoryEric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope 645-4593 and 662-5678

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Training courses at the Ministry’s Offices and within communities

All persons interested.Limited to 30 persons per course.Pre-registration recommended

Courses advertised via newspapers, flyers.Contact advertised venues.

Farmers Training Centre (FTC), Centeno646-1966642-0167

Provision – Audio visual, Publications and Printed materials

Ministry Staff.All interested persons.Limited to available resources.

Contact the Division ETIS, CentenoTel: 646-2737/8Fax: 642-6747Email: [email protected]@yahoo.com

On-farm demonstration, trials, farmer field schools

All agricultural entrepreneursMinistry staff

Contact the Division ETIS, CentenoTel: 646-2737/8Fax: 642-6747Email: [email protected]@yahoo.com

Extension Training andInformation Services (ETIS) Division

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Services Offered by theFisheries Division

Fishermen Registration

Fish Farmer (Aquaculturist) Registration

General Public(18 years and over and resident ofTrinidad and Tobago)

Ornamental and

Food Fish Farmers(18 years and over )

Applicants are required to:

1. Complete the prescribed form available from the Fisheries Division including testimony from a registered fisherman with a valid Fisherman’s Certificate.

2. Submit form and present a valid form of identification for verification along with two (2) passport sized photographs, one of which must be signed and certified by a Police Officer above the rank of Constable;

3. Attend an interview at the Fisheries Division following review of the above documentation.


1. Complete the prescribed form available from the Fisheries Division.2. Submit form attaching copies of relevant

documentation (e.g. deeds, lease and recent tax receipts) and present a valid form of identification for verification along with two (2) passport sized photographs.

Fisheries Division#35 Cipriani Boulevard,Newtown, Port of SpainTel: (868) 623- 6028/8525Fax: (868) 623-8542Email: [email protected]

Regional Administration South OfficeSan Fernando WharfSan FernandoTel / Fax: 652-2622



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Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration

Engine Registration

Registered Fishermen(valid Fisherman’s Certificate)

Registered Vessel Owners(valid Fisherman’s Certificate andCertificate of Registry for vessel)


1. Provide proof of ownership (e.g. receipt from boat builder or materials bought, probate of Will) to the Fisheries Division;

2. Complete and submit the prescribed form available at the Fisheries Division;

NB. For safety reasons vessel to be registered should be a minimum of eighteen (18) feet long and fitted with navigational lights.


1. Complete the prescribed form available from the Fisheries Division

2. Submit the form along with proof of ownership of engine for consideration.



Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)


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Fishing Vessel/ Engine Transfer Registered Fishermen(valid Fisherman’s Certificate and Identification)

All parties (both seller and buyer) are to:

1. Complete the relevant form available from the Fisheries Division;

2. Be present at the Fisheries Division for the transfer to be effected;

The seller must surrender The Certificate of Registry for the vessel.

If the vessel/ engine is being transferred for reasons other than sale, the present owner must submit a letter, Probate of Will etc. to the Director of Fisheries indicating same.




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Importation of Vessel for CommercialFishing

Importation of chilled/ frozen seafoodfor commercial purposes(> 10 kg)

Registered Fishermen(valid Fisherman’s Certificate)

General Public


1. Submit a letter to the Director of Fisheries informing of intention to import a vessel;

2. Provide Certificate of Registry and details on vessel specifications (e.g. type, length and engine size); intended target species and fishing area; homeport.

Once approval for importation is given by the Director of Fisheries, the applicant must provide the following:

a. A bill of sale of vessel or purchase agreement;b. A de-registration certificatec. A recent marine survey report (including length

overall load and photographs of the vessel);


1. Collect the prescribed forms from the Trade Licence Unit of the Ministry of Trade and Industry; Barataria

2. Complete the forms in triplicate and submit to the Fisheries Division for consideration;

If the Division recommends that a licence be granted, the applicant is to submit the approved forms to the Ministry of Trade and Industry for issuance of the licence;

Import Licences are valid for a period of one (1) calendar year.





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Importation of chilled/ frozen seafoodfor commercial purposes(> 10 kg)

Minister’s Licence for the importation of raw materials (fish and fish products) for processing

General Public

Processors


1. Collect the prescribed forms from the Trade Licence Unit of the Ministry of Trade and Industry;Barataria

2. Complete the forms in quadruplicate and submit to the Fisheries Division for consideration;

If the Division recommends that a licence begranted, the applicant is to submit theapproved forms to the Ministry of Trade andIndustry for issuance of the licence;

Import Licences are valid for a period of one (1)calendar year.

Applicants are required to submit a letter to the Director of Fisheries informing of his/ her intention to import fish and fish products.

If the Division recommends that a licence be granted, a letter is submitted to the Ministry of Trade and Industry for issuance of the licence.Import Licences are valid for a period of one (1) calendar year.


Importation/exportation of chilled/frozen seafood for domestic purposes(≤ 10 Kg)

General Public

A permit is required to import/ export frozen seafood under a weight of ten (10) kilograms;

Applicants are required to complete and submit the

prescribed form available from the Fisheries Division.





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Import Licence for Live Aquarium(Ornamental) Fish

General Public Applicants are required to:

1. Collect the prescribed forms from the Trade Licence Unit of the Ministry of Trade and

Industry;2. Complete the forms in triplicate and submit to the

Fisheries Division for consideration.


For ornamental species such as goldfish, carp, piranha and the sunfish family, a Minister’s Licence is required and thus a written request must be made to the Director of Fisheries.

The applicant must inform the Division of his/her intention to import a shipment at least two (2) days before its arrival as an officer of the Division must inspect the shipment on its arrival.




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Export Licence for Live Aquarium Fish

Permit for import/export of live fish forscientific and personal purposes (≤ 24fish)

General Public

General Public


1. Collect the prescribed forms from the Trade Licence Unit of the Ministry of Trade and Industry;

2. Complete the forms in quadruplicate and submit to the Fisheries Division for consideration;


The applicant must inform the Division of his/her intention to export a shipment at least two (2) days before its departure as an officer of the Division must inspect the shipment prior to its departure.


1. Submit a written request for a permit to the Director of Fisheries;

2. Obtain approval from the Minister (Minister’s Licence) for ornamental species such as goldfish, carp, piranha and the sunfish family through written request to the Director of Fisheries.

The applicant must inform the Division of his/ her intention to import/export a shipment at least two (2) days before its arrival/departure as an officer of the Division must inspect the shipment on arrival/prior to its departure.




Export Licences are valid for a period of one (1) month


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Training in Aquaculture

Training in Maritime ServicesRequirements and Seafood Technology

General Public

General Public

Contact the FisheriesDivision for further information.

Contact the CaribbeanFisheries Training and Development Institute(CFTDI) for further information.

Fisheries Division#35 Cipriani Boulevard,Newtown,Port of SpainTel: (868) 623- 6028/8525Fax: (868) 623-8542Email: [email protected]

Caribbean Fisheries Training andDevelopment InstituteWestern Main Road,ChaguaramasTel: (868) 634-1635/1865Fax: 634-6035Email: [email protected]


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Information Services

Fisheries Statistics

Library Services: books, periodicals,theses, journals, research papers andinternal reports covering topics such as biodiversity, biology, conservation,ecology, food science, fisheryproducts, marine science and otherrelated subject matter.

Inspection of swordfish for export

General Public

General Public

Requests for statistical information must besubmitted in writing to the Director of Fisheries

This activity is undertaken in compliance with management measures of the InternationalCommission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).

Applicants are required to:Submit a Request Form to the Fisheries Monitoring, Surveillance and Enforcement Unit (FMSEU) of the Fisheries Division by fax/email at least 24 hours before the scheduled inspection.If the inspection is scheduled for weekends or public holidays, the FMSEU must be informed 72 hours before the scheduled inspection.If the vessel has to return to port earlier than expected, please call the FMSEU as soon as possible.

Fisheries Division#35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown,Port of SpainTel: (868) 623- 6028/8525Fax: (868) 623-8542Email: [email protected]

Marine Fishery Analysis Unit (MFAU)Fisheries Division, Western Main Road, ChaguaramasTel: (868) 634-4504/4505Fax: (868) 634-4488Email: [email protected]

Fisheries Monitoring, Surveillance andEnforcement Unit (FMSEU)Fisheries Division#35 Cipriani Boulevard,Newtown,Port of SpainTel: (868) 623- 6028/8525Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: [email protected]



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Information Services

Fisheries Statistics

Library Services: books, periodicals,theses, journals, research papers andinternal reports covering topics such as biodiversity, biology, conservation,ecology, food science, fisheryproducts, marine science and otherrelated subject matter.

Inspection of swordfish for export

General Public

General Public

Requests for statistical information must besubmitted in writing to the Director of Fisheries

This activity is undertaken in compliance with management measures of the InternationalCommission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).

Applicants are required to:Submit a Request Form to the Fisheries Monitoring, Surveillance and Enforcement Unit (FMSEU) of the Fisheries Division by fax/email at least 24 hours before the scheduled inspection.If the inspection is scheduled for weekends or public holidays, the FMSEU must be informed 72 hours before the scheduled inspection.If the vessel has to return to port earlier than expected, please call the FMSEU as soon as possible.

Fisheries Division#35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown,Port of SpainTel: (868) 623- 6028/8525Fax: (868) 623-8542Email: [email protected]

Marine Fishery Analysis Unit (MFAU)Fisheries Division, Western Main Road, ChaguaramasTel: (868) 634-4504/4505Fax: (868) 634-4488Email: [email protected]

Fisheries Monitoring, Surveillance andEnforcement Unit (FMSEU)Fisheries Division#35 Cipriani Boulevard,Newtown,Port of SpainTel: (868) 623- 6028/8525Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: [email protected]




Use of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Trinidad and Tobago or Bandstand facility or Wild Flower Park for passive recreation only

Visitor Orientation and Tour Guiding in the Royal Botanic Gardens of Trinidad and Tobago or Queen’s Park Savannah or Wild Flower Park or at the La Pastora Plant Propagation Station (with demonstrations on plant propagation)

Use of the Queen’s Park Savannah for passive and active recreation only

The general public in the context of the rules, regulations and policy framework.

The general public

The general public in the context of the rules, regulations and policy framework. (Please note that user fees are applicable)

Submit an application to the Director, Horticultural Services Division stating who, with address (and number of participants), wants to have what, when and where in the Gardens, why and how (infrastructure requirements)

Submit a request to the Director, Horticultural Services Division stating the name and address of the group, the number of participants and nature (e.g. age, challenges), the desired date and time, the specific topic of interest and the reason for the request (e.g. educational, scientific)

Submit an application to the Director, Horticultural Services Division stating who, with address (with number of participants) wants to have what, when, where and why in the Savannah and how (infrastructure requirements)

Director, Horticultural Services Division, Cotton HillMaraval.

Tel:- 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166 Fax:- 622-9131

Director, Horticultural Services Division, Cotton HillMaraval.

Tel:- 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166Fax:- 622-9131

Director, Horticultural Services Division , Cotton HillMaraval.

Tel:- 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166Fax:- 622-9131

Services Offered by the Horticultural Services Division


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Advisories and assessments on tree health, pruning and felling

Short term loan of potted plants and / or plants for indoor and outdoor décor

Sale of ornamental horticultural and limited fruit plant varieties

The general public. Tree pruning and felling is offered to Government departments ONLY

Government departments, Non-Government, Community and Faith based organisations

The general public

Submit an application to the Director, Horticultural Services Division giving full details, i.e. the name and address of the applicant, the exact address and location of the tree (s), the ownership of the land on which the tree (s) is/are located, and the nature of any threat and or risk, and if possible, the type of tree.

Submit an application to the Director, Horticultural Services Division detailing who, with address wants what, when, where, why and how many (potted and bagged plants) are needed. The application should state whether technical advisory or landscaping services are needed only, or, prior to the formal request.

Visit the La Pastora Plant Propagation Station, Santa Cruz during the normal work week from 8:00am to 2:00pm


Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166Fax: 622-9131


Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166Fax: 622-9131

Tel: 676-8431Fax: 676-8431

Services Offered by the Horticultural Division (continued)



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Advisories and assessments on tree health, pruning and felling

Short term loan of potted plants and / or plants for indoor and outdoor décor

Sale of ornamental horticultural and limited fruit plant varieties

The general public. Tree pruning and felling is offered to Government departments ONLY


The general public

Submit an application to the Director, Horticultural Services Division giving full details, i.e. the name and address of the applicant, the exact address and location of the tree (s), the ownership of the land on which the tree (s) is/are located, and the nature of any threat and or risk, and if possible, the type of tree.

Submit an application to the Director, Horticultural Services Division detailing who, with address wants what, when, where, why and how many (potted and bagged plants) are needed. The application should state whether technical advisory or landscaping services are needed only, or, prior to the formal request.

Visit the La Pastora Plant Propagation Station, Santa Cruz during the normal work week from 8:00am to 2:00pm


Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166Fax: 622-9131


Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166Fax: 622-9131

Tel: 676-8431Fax: 676-8431





Indoor office décor

Outdoor landscaping advisories with the free issue of planting material

Government departments only (pots and saucers to be supplied by applicant)


Submit an application to the Director, Horticultural Services Division stating who, with address wants what, when, where, why and how many potted plants are needed. The application should also state whether technical advisory or landscaping services are needed only, or prior to the formal request.

Submit an application to the Director, Horticultural Services Division stating who, with address wants what, when, where, why and how many plants are needed. The application should also state whether technical advisory or landscaping services are needed only, or prior to the formal request


Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166Fax: 622-9131


Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166Fax: 622-9131



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Land Management Division

Services How to Obtain Service Contact InformationHow to Obtain Service Contact Information

State Land In person advice available only on Wednesdays during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Formal Request in the form of a letter to the Commissioner of State Lands

Commissioner of State Lands#118 Frederick Street,Port of Spain

Tel: 627-9070

Programme: Information on Leasing Target Group: General Public

Who Qualifies

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Services Offered by the Land and Water Development Division

Rehabilitation / construction of agricultural access roads in food producing areas

Maintenance of agricultural access roads previously constructed by the Ministry

Construction of farm ponds on agricultural state lands

Construction and installation of sluice gates and other water manage-ment structures within agricultural projects

Desilting of drainage and irrigation channels within agricultural projects

Construction of culverts and farm crossings (not farmer’s holdings)

Water quality and water use investigations to enhance on-farm water management

Demonstration of improved irrigation techniques

Provide technical advice re waste disposal systems

Provide technical advice re farm buildings

Registered Farmers These services can only be accessed by contacting any of the County Offices

Please refer to... page: 22(Regional Administration North Division) and page: 26(Regional Administration South Division)


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Farmers Registration

Agricultural Incentive(A full list of incentivesavailable at the CountyExtension Offices)

All farmers 18yrs and over.

Registered Farmers with card.

Documents needed :• Original and copy of deed.• Original and copy of most recent land taxes• One form of identification - Electoral ID card, - Passport or, Naturalization Certificate, - Driver’s Permit.• Two ID size pictures.• Must be able to show proof of interest in the land

being farmed• Must be farming at least 1/8 of an acreApplication can be made at CountyExtension Offices.

Documents needed:• Original receipts / bills / invoices• Land and building taxes for the current year.• Deed• Inspector’s certificate.• Certified copy for vehicle, if purchasing• Farmers card• National Identifaction card.Application can be made at CountyExtension Office.

County Offices:• St. George West - Farm Road, Curepe Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898

• St. George East, Amazon Road Wallerfield Tel / Fax: 667-8488.

• St. Andrew/ St. David, Oropouche Road, Sangre Grande

Tel: 668-2449, Fax 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road, Chase Village

Tel: 672-0878; Fax 671-1861.

County Offices;• St. George West - Farm Road Curepe Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898


• St. Andrew/ St. David, Oropouche Road Sangre Grande Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax: 668-2855.

• Caroni, Old Southern Main Road,Chase Village

Tel: 672-0878, Fax: 671-1861.

Services offered by the Regional Administration North Division


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Farmers Registration

Agricultural Incentive(A full list of incentivesavailable at the CountyExtension Offices)

All farmers 18yrs and over.

Registered Farmers with card.

Documents needed :• Original and copy of deed.• Original and copy of most recent land taxes• One form of identification - Electoral ID card, - Passport or, Naturalization Certificate, - Driver’s Permit.• Two ID size pictures.• Must be able to show proof of interest in the land

being farmed• Must be farming at least 1/8 of an acreApplication can be made at CountyExtension Offices.

Documents needed:• Original receipts / bills / invoices• Land and building taxes for the current year.• Deed• Inspector’s certificate.• Certified copy for vehicle, if purchasing• Farmers card• National Identifaction card.Application can be made at CountyExtension Office.

County Offices:• St. George West - Farm Road, Curepe Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898


• St. Andrew/ St. David, Oropouche Road, Sangre Grande

Tel: 668-2449, Fax 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road, Chase Village

Tel: 672-0878; Fax 671-1861.

County Offices;• St. George West - Farm Road Curepe Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898


• St. Andrew/ St. David, Oropouche Road Sangre Grande Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax: 668-2855.

• Caroni, Old Southern Main Road,Chase Village

Tel: 672-0878, Fax: 671-1861.

Services offered by the Regional Administration North Division



Vendors Card

Bee Abatement of swarmsof Africanized Bees.

Wholesalers and retailers of agricultural produce

All persons within the North Region who are affected by Africanized Bees.

Documents needed:• Receipt from Wardens Office for payment of

$10.00• Two ID size pictures• One form of identification - Electoral ID card, - Passport or Naturalization Certificate, - Drivers Permit.• Two ID size pictures.• Electoral ID card, Passport, Naturalization

certificate, Drivers permit.Application can be made at CountyExtension Offices.

Call County Extension offices to make a report.

County Offices:• St. George West - Farm Road Curepe,

Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898

• St. George East, Amazon Road Wallerfield Tel / Fax 667-8488.

• St. Andrew/ St. David, Oropouche Road Sangre Grande, Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax: 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Tel: 672-0878 ; Fax:: 671-1861.

County Offices:• St. George West - Farm Road, Curepe,

Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Tel: 672-0878 ; Fax: 671-1861.

Services Offered by the Regional Administration North Division


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Flood Damage Relief

Vat Exemption on New andForeign Used Pick- Ups, (up to TT$5000.00)

All crop farmers.

All registered farmers with green card.

Report flooding incident to County Offices within 14 days.

Fill out prescribed form which can be obtained from County Offices.


Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898

• St. George East, Amazon Road Wallerfield Tel/Fax: 667-8488.

• St. Andrew/ St. David, Oropouche Road Sangre Grande, Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Tel: 672-0878 ; Fax :671-1861.


Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898



• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Tel: 672-0878;

Fax :671-1861.

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Flood Damage Relief

Vat Exemption on New andForeign Used Pick- Ups, (up to TT$5000.00)

All crop farmers.


Report flooding incident to County Offices within 14 days.

Fill out prescribed form which can be obtained from County Offices.


Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898

• St. George East, Amazon Road Wallerfield Tel/Fax: 667-8488.


• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Tel: 672-0878 ; Fax :671-1861.


Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898



• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Tel: 672-0878;

Fax :671-1861.

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Duty Free Concession onAgricultural Equipment andMachinery

Youth ApprenticeshipProgramme in Agriculture(YAPPA)

Grow Box Project


Youths 17-25 years of age.

Persons living on the East -West Corridor between Carenage to Turure with limited land space.

Interested persons should write to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) seeking Duty Free Concession.

Application can be made at County Offices.

Fill out applications at Regional Administration North.

Chief Technical Office, Head Office, St. ClairCircle, St, Clair, Tel: 622-1221 / 1222 : Fax: 622- 8202

County Offices:• St. George West - Farm Road, Curepe

Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898


• St. Andrew/ St. David, Oropouche Road Sangre Grande, Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax: 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Tel: 672-0878 ; Fax: 671-1861.

Regional Administration North, Nurseries Compound, Farm Road, Curepe, Tel: 663-4774 ; Fax: 645-9963.

Services Offered by the Regional Administration North Division (continued)


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Extension Support to Farmers.

Apicultural (Bee) ServicesProvides:• nuclei (queens) for

colonies• Start-up frames• Training in apiculture

All farmers within the North Region.

All persons interested in apiculture

Contact Officers at County Offices via telephone or by visiting your County Offices.

Contact County Offices


Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898


• St. Andrew/ St. David, Oropouche Road Sangre Grande,

Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Phone: 672-0878;

Tel: 672-0878; Fax :671-1861.


Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898

• St. George East, Amazon Road, Wallerfield Tel/Fax: 667-8488.


Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax: 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village,

Tel: 672-0878 ; Fax :671-1861.



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Extension Support to Farmers.

Apicultural (Bee) ServicesProvides:• nuclei (queens) for

colonies• Start-up frames• Training in apiculture

All farmers within the North Region.

All persons interested in apiculture

Contact Officers at County Offices via telephone or by visiting your County Offices.

Contact County Offices


Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898



Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Phone: 672-0878;

Tel: 672-0878; Fax :671-1861.


Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898

• St. George East, Amazon Road, Wallerfield Tel/Fax: 667-8488.


Tel: 668-2449 ; Fax: 668-2855.

• County Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village,

Tel: 672-0878 ; Fax :671-1861.




Services Offered by the Regional Administration South

Extension Advisory Services to the farming community on:

• Management of plant pests and diseases• Production of various agricultural commodities (crops and livestock including bees) in a business like manner using good agricultural practices

• Water management• Record keeping• Services offered by the Ministry of Food• Production, Land and Marine Affairs• Referral services

Registered Farmers

Farmers and Home Gardeners

Services are accessible to the South region through the County Offices

County Offices:County Victoria Office

Breeding Unit TraceCraignish VillagePrinces TownTel: 655-7526 / 3428 / 5637Fax: 655-7526Email: [email protected] Nariva & Mayaro Office

Rio Claro Mayaro RoadEcclesville, Rio ClaroTel: 644-2326 / 2882Fax: 644-2882Email: [email protected]. Patrick West Office

Reid RoadPoint FortinTel / Fax: 648-2384 / 648-1426Email: [email protected] County St. Patrick East Office

Ramjattan Trace PenalTel: 647-8460Fax: 647-3287Email: [email protected]

Training programmes on agriculture;

agribusiness management; and production of crops and livestock for farmers and home gardeners

The Regional Administration South provides a coordinated package of goods and services to the farming community in the South region through its County Agricultural Offices. These include:


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Training of youth in agriculture through 4-H Clubs

The 4-H programme involves the National 4-H Council, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs. The Ministry conducts training in agriculture and agricultural projects for youth and voluntary leaders in the various counties and facilitates social awareness skills training for this target group.

Youth Apprenticeship Programme in Agriculture (YAPA) Phase I and Phase II.

This programme provides youths aged 17-25 with the opportunity to become involved in farming, demon-strating to them that agriculture can be pursued successfully as a business.

• Phase I is the awareness stage which involves training and “hands on” experience on farms for eight (8) weeks.• Phase II is a more intensive stage where deserving graduates of Phase I are selected for participation in the programme. This phase involves nine (9) months of classroom and practical field training at the county level. This training encourages the pursuit of agricul-ture in a business-like manner and the development of young entrepreneurs in agriculture.

Interested personsages 17-25

Youths 17-25 years








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Training of youth in agriculture through 4-H Clubs

The 4-H programme involves the National 4-H Council, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs. The Ministry conducts training in agriculture and agricultural projects for youth and voluntary leaders in the various counties and facilitates social awareness skills training for this target group.

Youth Apprenticeship Programme in Agriculture (YAPA) Phase I and Phase II.

This programme provides youths aged 17-25 with the opportunity to become involved in farming, demon-strating to them that agriculture can be pursued successfully as a business.

• Phase I is the awareness stage which involves training and “hands on” experience on farms for eight (8) weeks.• Phase II is a more intensive stage where deserving graduates of Phase I are selected for participation in the programme. This phase involves nine (9) months of classroom and practical field training at the county level. This training encourages the pursuit of agricul-ture in a business-like manner and the development of young entrepreneurs in agriculture.

Interested personsages 17-25

Youths 17-25 years








(continued) Services Offered by the Regional Administration South

Registerd Farmers County Offices:County Victoria Office





Agricultural Incentive Programme. Incentives offered for:

• Land preparation• Machinery and equipment• Soil conservation• Vehicles• Some tree crops (cocoa, citrus and coffee

rehabilitation and coconuts)• Water for agriculture• Pasture management for livestock

To access Incentives, applicant must:• Be registered as a farmer• Provide Proof of interest in the

land• Provide Proof of receipt for goods

and services


General PublicFarmers Registration / provision of Farmer’s Identification Cards

Requirements to register as a farmer:• Two passport size photographs• Current Land Tax receipt• Electoral ID card /drivers permit• Proof of land ownership or

authorization to use land

General PublicBee Abatement Services (Eradication of Africanized bees)


General PublicManagement of the Cedros and Moruga locusts



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State Land Services

• Accept and process applications for available agricultural state land made in response to advertisement by the state in media

• Process applications for Standard Agricultural Leases (SAL) and Renewal of SAL

• Process applications for request to transfer tenanted state lands

• Process applications for felling and removal of trees on agricultural state lands

• Annually update the status report on State lands for agriculture (SALIS)

Animal Production and Health Services

• Artificial insemination• Advisory services in animal health care, produc-

tion and reproduction• Vaccinations against paralytic rabies• Clinical treatment of animals (for example,

Anaplasmosis, tetanus, diarrhea)• Test for Brucellosis




General Public

General Public

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Soil Testing• Nutrient status of soil• Fertilizer recommendations• PH/lime statistics

Land Capability• Soil mapping and land capability

advice• Sale of soil maps and land

capability survey books

Technical Advice• Crop husbandry• Agronomy• Cocoa processing• Post-harvest• Animal husbandry• Plant protection

Analytical Analyses• Plant tissue• Water• Fertilizers• Compost• Livestock feed

General Public/farmers




• Requests can be made Via County Offices• Directly to Division




Research DivisionCentral Experiment Station, CentenoTel: 646-4334/7Fax: 646-1646Email: [email protected]




Services Offered by theResearch Division


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State Land Services

• Accept and process applications for available agricultural state land made in response to advertisement by the state in media

• Process applications for Standard Agricultural Leases (SAL) and Renewal of SAL

• Process applications for request to transfer tenanted state lands

• Process applications for felling and removal of trees on agricultural state lands

• Annually update the status report on State lands for agriculture (SALIS)

Animal Production and Health Services

• Artificial insemination• Advisory services in animal health care, produc-

tion and reproduction• Vaccinations against paralytic rabies• Clinical treatment of animals (for example,

Anaplasmosis, tetanus, diarrhea)• Test for Brucellosis




General Public

General Public

(continued)


Soil Testing• Nutrient status of soil• Fertilizer recommendations• PH/lime statistics

Land Capability• Soil mapping and land capability

advice• Sale of soil maps and land

capability survey books

Technical Advice• Crop husbandry• Agronomy• Cocoa processing• Post-harvest• Animal husbandry• Plant protection

Analytical Analyses• Plant tissue• Water• Fertilizers• Compost• Livestock feed













Services Offered by theResearch Division


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Seed Testing• Germination• Purity

Pest and disease diagnoses• Disease identification• Pest identification• Pest management advice

Hot Line Contact – Pest

Library and Information Services• Literature on agriculture and related

topics• References services• Database searches

TRADE FACILITATATION1.Import Permits for Plants and

Plant Products





Residents of Trinidadand Tobago only

• Requests can be made• Via County Agricultural Extension Offices• Directly to Division

• Requests can be made Via County Agricultural Extension Offices

• Directly to Division


• Requests can be made Via County Agricultural Extension Offices


• Application Forms available on line atwww.agriculture.gov.tt/foodproduction or at the Plant Quarantine Unit Research Division



Tel: 646-6284


Research DivisionCentral Experiment Station, Centeno642-0718

Services Offered by the Research Division (continued)


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2. Phytosanitary Certificates for Plants and Plant Products Leaving the country

3. Plant Pest Risk Analysis

4. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Enquiry Point

All Departing Passengers

Importers of plants/plant parts

Importers/ExportersFood Producers

• Onsite at Piarco International Airport or Crown Point International Airport, Tobago

• On application at Plant Quarantine Services

Request made at [email protected]

Port of Port of Spain, TrinidadTel: 625-3266 / 627-0044Port of Pt. Lisas,Tel: 636-0883 / 636-2133Piarco International Airport, TrinidadTel: 669-4860Crown Point International Airport,Tobago Tel:639-0634Scarborough Port, TobagoTel: 639-5582

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Services Offered by the Research Division


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• Registration of Cadastral Survey Plans• Receipt of Survey Plans submitted for

approval by Director of Surveys

General Public

General PublicState Agencies

Sale of:• Digital topographic maps

• Insurance of Survey Orders• Advise on State Surveys

Lands Surveyors, General

Public and State Agencies

Request in Person

Request in Person

Request in writing

Survey Plan Registry Unit

Digital Map Facility Unit

Supervisor of Surveys Unit

Main Office#118 Frederick Street,Port of Spain



Tel: 624-5031 / 627-9201 Ext.245Fax: 624-5982

Tel: 625-0427

Tel: 627-9201 / 624-5031 Ext.223

Survey and Mapping


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Sale of:• Tide tables• Topographic and special purpose maps,ward

Sheets, aerial photography, certified copies• Trig, traverse and height data.

General Public State Agencies, Land Surveyors

Archiving of:• Cadastral Sheets• Survey Plans• other Survey records

General PublicLand Surveyors

Request in Person

Request in Person

Map sales outlet

Survey Plan Vault


Old General Post Office Bldg. #1 Wrightson Road,Port of Spain

Tel: 624-5031 / 627-9201 Ext. 242

Tel: 623-6156

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Quality Control Unit for checking of R.P.O andSurvey Order Plans

Land Surveyors

Archiving of:• Hydrographic Charts• Hydrographic survey information• mean sea level height data

General Public, State

Agencies, Land Surveyors

Request in person orin writing (for information onstatus of plans)

Request in person

Quality Control Unit Old General Post Office Bldg. #1 Wrightson Road,Port of Spain Tel: 624-1568

Hydrographic UnitOld General Post Office Bldg. #1 Wrightson Road,Port of SpainTel: 625-3013

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