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 Australian High Commissioner Pays a Courtesy Call    Senator, the Honourable Arnold Piggott greets the Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency, Philip Kentwell.   Minister of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources, Senator, the Honourable Arnold Piggott met with Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency, Phillip Kentwell, at the Minister's office on 4th January 2008. During his courtesy call Minister Piggott and High Comissioner Kentwell discussed Possible areas of co-operation and collaboration in agriculture-related matters.

	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)
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