Minister of Agriculture - Arnold Piggott

Senator the Honourable Arnold A. Piggott Minister of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources.   As we collectively prepare to set the conditions for food security, it is critical for the Caribbean nations to “take in front”, as we say, and implement proper strategies and arrangements to ensure that we mitigate its negative impact.   It is within this context that the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has embraced the highly regarded “Jagdeo Initiative” endorsing the creation of the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority.  Conceptually, the authority promises to be a venture that will ensure regional Food and Nutrition Security through the promotion of a sustainable regional agricultural sector.  Read more National Agricultural Entrepreneurial Awards 2009  Senator, the Honourable Arnold Piggott presents the challenge trophy to Mr Lewis (2008 winner).   Today’s media briefing is about the launch of the 2009 National Agricultural Entrepreneur Competition. This competition will witness the extremely hard working members of our society, the group of agri-entrepreneurs, or agri-businessmen and women from the various farming communities prepare to compete for the several coveted prizes in eleven (11) categories during the next three (3) months. Read more

	The Ministry Introduces Mobile Training
			The Extension Training and Information Division is now offering FREE Training to community groups. The bus will come to your area to conduct this training. See details  or click to view bus promo (pdf 780kb)
	Ministry Publications: AGRINET & Bulletins/fact sheets