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Contents Minister’s Message
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Agricultural Services Division
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Animal Production and Health
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Extension Training and Information Services Fisheries Division Horticultural Services
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Land Management Division
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Land and Water Development Division
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Regional Administration North
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Regional Administration South
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Research Division
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Survey and Mapping
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CONTACT US @ Ministry of Food Production, Land & Marine Affairs St. Clair Circle, St. Clair, Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I. Corporate Communications Division Director, Corporate Communications Yolande Agard-Simmons Tel: 868-622-1221 Ext. 2205 Fax: 868-628-9608 Email: ysimmons@malmr.gov.tt pr@malmr.gov.tt This is a publication of the Corporate Communications Division
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Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs
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. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Senator the Honourable Vasant Bharath Minister of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs
Respect for agriculture, the farmers and the land Affordable food on a sustained basis Sustainable livelihood for farmers A mixture of traditional and technology-driven platforms 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.
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Services Offered by the Agricultural Services Division Services
Who Qualifies
Contact Information
Sales Offices:
Plant and Seed Sales : Plants – Citrus, Mango, Avocado, Tropical Fruits, Ornamentals, Herbs and Spices
How to Obtain Service
Farmers and the General Public
Cocoa, Breadfruit, Coffee
St. Augustine Nurseries – 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Mon to Fri.
Farm Road, Curepe Tel: 662 – 2692
La Reunion Plant Propagation Station – 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Mon to Fri.
Caroni North Bank Road, Centeno Tel: 646 – 2651
Seeds – Corn, Pigeon Peas, Ochro, Bodi, Hot Pepper, Sorrel and Melongene
Farmers and the General Public
St. Augustine Nurseries – 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Mon to Fri.
Farm Road, Curepe Tel: 662 – 2692
Training / Demonstrations: Plant Propagation Techniques
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Letter to the Director, Agricultural Services at least one month before the training is required
Agricultural Services Division Divisional Office Farm Road, Curepe Tel: 645 – 6552 662 – 4252 Fax: 662 – 5413
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Animal Production and Health Services (continued)
Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Farmers
Please call the National Animal Disease Centre for an appointment
Inspection of Live Poultry and Eggs at Ports of Entry
Hatcheries
Call 24hrs in advance
Monitoring of Equine Quarantine
Horse Owners
Animal Production and Health Divisional Office for obtaining all animal permits.
Dog and Cat Quarantine
Pet Owners
Farms Surveillance (Broilers, Layers, Ducks, Turkeys and Rabbits) Diagnosis, Treatment and Control of Poultry Disease
Contact Information Poultry Surveillance Unit, National Animal Disease Centre, Caroni North Bank Road, Centeno 642-0063/64 642-8157 642-0055 (disease hotline)
Advise on Poultry Husbandry and Farm Management
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Contact the Quarantine Veterinarian,County St. George Office for clearance of animals at ports of entry
Animal Production and Health Abercromby Street POS Tel: 625-5997, 625-1473 Fax: 625-5993 St. George County Office, Havelock Street, Curepe 662-5986
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Animal Production and Health Services (continued)
Services Monitoring of Livestock and Humans for incidents of Bat Biting Monitoring and Control of the Vampire Bat Population
Who Qualifies Livestock Farmers and Members of the Public
How to Obtain Service Call your County Office for appointment
Contact Information Anti-Rabies Unit Wallerfield – 667-8488 El Reposo Dem. Stat. – 668-2449, 668-5727 Rio Claro Dem. Stat. – 644-2326 St. Patrick (Penal) – 647-8460 / 647-4672 Point Fortin – 648-2384 Victoria – 652-2033 St. George County Office, Havelock St, Curepe – 662-5986 Caroni – 672-4411 National Animal Disease Centre, Caroni North Bank Road, Centeno 642-0063/64
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Animal Production and Health Services (continued)
Services Animal Health and Production / Advisory Services to Farmers
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
Livestock Farmers
Call the appropriate County Office for appointment
Veterinary County Offices Wallerfield – 667-8488 El Reposo Demonstration Statation – 668-2449 / 668-5127 Rio Claro Demonstration Station – 644-2326 St. Patrick (Penal) – 647-8460 / 647-4672 Point Fortin – 648-2384 Victoria – 652-2033 St. George County Office, Havelock St, Curepe – 662-5986 Caroni – 672-4411
Members of the General Public and Veterinarians
Call in advance or walk in service with samples
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope 645-4593 and 662-5678
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 Animals / Laboratory Diagnostic Tests Necropsy of Animals
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Interested persons are asked to call for information
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Extension Training and Information Services (ETIS) Division Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
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), Centeno 646-1966 642-0167
Provision – Audio visual, Publications and Printed materials
Ministry Staff. All interested persons. Limited to available resources.
Contact the Division
ETIS, Centeno Tel: 646-2737/8 Fax: 642-6747 Email: etis@malmr.gov.tt etis.division@yahoo.com
On-farm demonstration, trials, farmer field schools
All agricultural entrepreneurs Ministry staff
Contact the Division
ETIS, Centeno Tel: 646-2737/8 Fax: 642-6747 Email: etis@malmr.gov.tt etis.division@yahoo.com
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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division Services Fishermen Registration
Fish Farmer (Aquaculturist) Registration
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Who Qualifies General Public (18 years and over and resident of Trinidad and Tobago)
How to Obtain Service 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.
Ornamental and
Applicants are required to:
Food Fish Farmers (18 years and over )
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.
Contact Information Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt Regional Administration South Office San Fernando Wharf San Fernando Tel / Fax: 652-2622
Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)
Services Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration
Who Qualifies Registered Fishermen (valid Fisherman’s Certificate)
How to Obtain Service Applicants are required to: 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;
Contact Information Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
NB. For safety reasons vessel to be registered should be a minimum of eighteen (18) feet long and fitted with navigational lights. Engine Registration
Registered Vessel Owners (valid Fisherman’s Certificate and Certificate of Registry for vessel)
Applicants are required to: 1. Complete the prescribed form available from the Fisheries Division 2. Submit the form along with proof of ownership of engine for consideration.
Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)
Services Fishing Vessel/ Engine Transfer
Who Qualifies Registered Fishermen (valid Fisherman’s Certificate and Identification)
How to Obtain Service 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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Contact Information Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)
Services Importation of Vessel for Commercial Fishing
Who Qualifies Registered Fishermen (valid Fisherman’s Certificate)
How to Obtain Service Applicants are required to: 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:
Contact Information Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
a. A bill of sale of vessel or purchase agreement; b. A de-registration certificate c. A recent marine survey report (including length overall load and photographs of the vessel); Importation of chilled/ frozen seafood for commercial purposes (> 10 kg)
General Public
Applicants are required to: 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;
Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
Import Licences are valid for a period of one (1) calendar year.
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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)
Services Importation of chilled/ frozen seafood for commercial purposes (> 10 kg)
Who Qualifies General Public
How to Obtain Service Applicants are required to: 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;
Contact Information Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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; Importation/exportation of chilled/ frozen seafood for domestic purposes (≤ 10 Kg)
General Public
Import Licences are valid for a period of one (1) calendar year. A permit is required to import/ export frozen seafood under a weight of ten (10) kilograms; submit the Applicants are required to complete and prescribed form available from the Fisheries Division.
Minister’s Licence for the importation of raw materials (fish and fish products) for processing
Processors
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.
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Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)
Services Import Licence for Live Aquarium (Ornamental) Fish
Who Qualifies General Public
How to Obtain Service 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.
Contact Information Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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; 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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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)
Services Export Licence for Live Aquarium Fish
Who Qualifies General Public
How to Obtain Service 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 quadruplicate 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;
Contact Information Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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. Export Licences are valid for a period of one (1) month
Permit for import/export of live fish for scientific and personal purposes (≤ 24 fish)
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General Public
Applicants are required to: 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.
Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)
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Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
Training in Aquaculture
General Public
Contact the Fisheries Division for further information.
Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
Training in Maritime Services Requirements and Seafood Technology
General Public
Contact the Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute (CFTDI) for further information.
Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute Western Main Road, Chaguaramas Tel: (868) 634-1635/1865 Fax: 634-6035 Email: cftdi@flowtrinidad.com
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Services Offered by the Fisheries Division (continued)
Services Information Services
Who Qualifies General Public
Fisheries Statistics
How to Obtain Service Requests for statistical information must be submitted in writing to the Director of Fisheries
Library Services: books, periodicals, theses, journals, research papers and internal reports covering topics such as biodiversity, biology, conservation, ecology, food science, fishery products, marine science and other related subject matter.
Inspection of swordfish for export
Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt Marine Fishery Analysis Unit (MFAU) Fisheries Division, Western Main Road, Chaguaramas Tel: (868) 634-4504/4505 Fax: (868) 634-4488 Email: mfau@malmr.gov.tt
General Public
This activity is undertaken in compliance with management measures of the International Commission 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.
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Contact Information
Fisheries Monitoring, Surveillance and Enforcement Unit (FMSEU) Fisheries Division #35 Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623- 6028/8525 Fax: (868) 623-8542 Email: fishdiv@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Horticultural Services Division Services Use of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Trinidad and Tobago or Bandstand facility or Wild Flower Park for passive recreation only
Who Qualifies The general public in the context of the rules, regulations and policy framework.
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)
The general public
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. (Please note that user fees are applicable)
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
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)
Director, Horticultural Services Division, Cotton Hill Maraval.
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)
Director, Horticultural Services Division, Cotton Hill Maraval.
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)
Tel:- 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166 Fax:- 622-9131
Tel:- 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166 Fax:- 622-9131 Director, Horticultural Services Division , Cotton Hill Maraval. Tel:- 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166 Fax:- 622-9131
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Services Offered by the Horticultural Division Services Offered by the Horticultural Division
(continued)
Services Advisories and assessments on tree health, pruning and felling
Short term loan of potted plants and / or plants for indoor and outdoor dĂŠcor
Sale of ornamental horticultural and limited fruit plant varieties
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Who Qualifies 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
(continued)
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
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.
Director, Horticultural Services Division , Cotton Hill Maraval.
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.
Director, Horticultural Services Division , Cotton Hill Maraval.
Visit the La Pastora Plant Propagation Station, Santa Cruz during the normal work week from 8:00am to 2:00pm
Tel: 676-8431 Fax: 676-8431
Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166 Fax: 622-9131
Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166 Fax: 622-9131
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Services Offered by the Horticultural Division
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Services Indoor office dĂŠcor
Outdoor landscaping advisories with the free issue of planting material
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
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.
Director, Horticultural Services Division , Cotton Hill Maraval.
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
Director, Horticultural Services Division , Cotton Hill Maraval.
Government departments, Non-Government, Community and Faith based organisations
Contact Information
Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166 Fax: 622-9131
Tel: 622-1221/5 Ext. 2160-2164 and 2166 Fax: 622-9131
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Land Management Division Services Programme: Information on Leasing State Land
Who HowQualifies to Obtain Service Target Group: General Public
How to Contact ObtainInformation Service 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
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Contact Information Commissioner of State Lands #118 Frederick Street, Port of Spain Tel: 627-9070
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Services Offered by the Land and Water Development Division Services
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
Who Qualifies
Registered Farmers
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
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)
Construction and installation of sluice gates and other water management 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
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Services offered by the Regional Administration North Division Services Farmers Registration
Agricultural Incentive (A full list of incentives available at the County Extension Offices)
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Who Qualifies All farmers 18yrs and over.
Registered Farmers with card.
How to Obtain Service 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 acre Application can be made at County Extension 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 County Extension Office.
Contact Information 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. George East, Amazon Road Wallerfield Tel / Fax: 667-8488. • 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.
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Services Offered by the Regional Administration North Division (continued) Services Vendors Card
Bee Abatement of swarms of Africanized Bees.
Who Qualifies Wholesalers and retailers of agricultural produce
All persons within the North Region who are affected by Africanized Bees.
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
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 County Extension Offices.
County Offices: • St. George West - Farm Road Curepe, Tel: 662-1886/5127; Fax: 662-3898
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 Caroni, Old Southern Main Road Chase Village, Tel: 672-0878 ; Fax: 671-1861.
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Services Offered by the Regional (continued) Administration North Division Services Flood Damage Relief
Who Qualifies All crop farmers.
How to Obtain Service Report flooding incident to County Offices within 14 days.
Contact Information 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.
Vat Exemption on New and Foreign Used Pick- Ups, (up to TT$5000.00)
All registered farmers with green card.
Fill out prescribed form which can be obtained from County Offices.
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.
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Services Offered by the Regional Administration North Division (continued) Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
Duty Free Concession on Agricultural Equipment and Machinery
All registered farmers with green card.
Interested persons should write to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) seeking Duty Free Concession.
Chief Technical Office, Head Office, St. Clair Circle, St, Clair, Tel: 622-1221 / 1222 : Fax: 622- 8202
Youth Apprenticeship Programme in Agriculture (YAPPA)
Youths 17-25 years of age.
Application can be made at County Offices.
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.
Grow Box Project
Persons living on the East -West Corridor between Carenage to Turure with limited land space.
Fill out applications at Regional Administration North.
Regional Administration North, Nurseries Compound, Farm Road, Curepe, Tel: 663-4774 ; Fax: 645-9963.
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Services Offered by the Regional (continued) Administration North Division Services Extension Support to Farmers.
Who Qualifies All farmers within the North Region.
How to Obtain Service Contact Officers at County Offices via telephone or by visiting your County Offices.
Contact Information 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, Phone: 672-0878; Tel: 672-0878; Fax :671-1861.
Apicultural (Bee) Services Provides: • nuclei (queens) for colonies • Start-up frames • Training in apiculture
All persons interested in apiculture
Contact County Offices
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.
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Services Offered by the Regional Administration South Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
County Offices: County Victoria Office
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: Extension Advisory Services to the farming community on:
Registered Farmers
• 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
Training programmes on agriculture; agribusiness management; and production of crops and livestock for farmers and home gardeners
Services are accessible to the South region through the County Offices
Breeding Unit Trace Craignish Village Princes Town Tel: 655-7526 / 3428 / 5637 Fax: 655-7526 Email: vict@malmr.gov.tt Counties Nariva & Mayaro Office Rio Claro Mayaro Road Ecclesville, Rio Claro Tel: 644-2326 / 2882 Fax: 644-2882 Email: namy@malmr.gov.tt St. Patrick West Office Reid Road Point Fortin Tel / Fax: 648-2384 / 648-1426 Email: stpw@malmr.gov.tt County St. Patrick East Office
Farmers and Home Gardeners
Ramjattan Trace Penal Tel: 647-8460 Fax: 647-3287 Email: stpe@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Regional Administration South (continued)
Services 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, demonstrating 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 agriculture in a business-like manner and the development of young entrepreneurs in agriculture.
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Who Qualifies
Interested persons ages 17-25
How to Obtain Service Services are accessible to the South region through the County Offices
Contact Information County Offices: County Victoria Office Breeding Unit Trace Craignish Village Princes Town Tel: 655-7526 / 3428 / 5637 Fax: 655-7526 Email: vict@malmr.gov.tt Counties Nariva & Mayaro Office
Youths 17-25 years
Rio Claro Mayaro Road Ecclesville, Rio Claro Tel: 644-2326 / 2882 Fax: 644-2882 Email: namy@malmr.gov.tt St. Patrick West Office Reid Road Point Fortin Tel / Fax: 648-2384 / 648-1426 Email: stpw@malmr.gov.tt County St. Patrick East Office Ramjattan Trace Penal Tel: 647-8460 Fax: 647-3287 Email: stpe@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Regional Administration South
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Services Agricultural Incentive Programme. Incentives offered for:
Who Qualifies Registerd Farmers
• 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 Farmers Registration / provision of Farmer’s Identification Cards
Bee Abatement Services (Eradication of Africanized bees)
Management of the Cedros and Moruga locusts
General Public
General Public
General Public
How to Obtain Service 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
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
Services are accessible to the South region through the County Offices
Services are accessible to the South region through the County Offices
Contact Information County Offices: County Victoria Office Breeding Unit Trace Craignish Village Princes Town Tel: 655-7526 / 3428 / 5637 Fax: 655-7526 Email: vict@malmr.gov.tt Counties Nariva & Mayaro Office Rio Claro Mayaro Road Ecclesville, Rio Claro Tel: 644-2326 / 2882 Fax: 644-2882 Email: namy@malmr.gov.tt St. Patrick West Office Reid Road Point Fortin Tel / Fax: 648-2384 / 648-1426 Email: stpw@malmr.gov.tt County St. Patrick East Office Ramjattan Trace Penal Tel: 647-8460 Fax: 647-3287 Email: stpe@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Regional Administration South (continued)
Services State Land Services
Who Qualifies General Public
How to Obtain Service Services are accessible to the South region through the County Offices
• 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, production and reproduction • Vaccinations against paralytic rabies • Clinical treatment of animals (for example, Anaplasmosis, tetanus, diarrhea) • Test for Brucellosis
Contact Information County Offices: County Victoria Office Breeding Unit Trace Craignish Village Princes Town Tel: 655-7526 / 3428 / 5637 Fax: 655-7526 Email: vict@malmr.gov.tt Counties Nariva & Mayaro Office
General Public
Services are accessible to the South region through the County Offices
Rio Claro Mayaro Road Ecclesville, Rio Claro Tel: 644-2326 / 2882 Fax: 644-2882 Email: namy@malmr.gov.tt St. Patrick West Office Reid Road Point Fortin Tel / Fax: 648-2384 / 648-1426 Email: stpw@malmr.gov.tt County St. Patrick East Office Ramjattan Trace Penal Tel: 647-8460 Fax: 647-3287 Email: stpe@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Research Division Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
Soil Testing • Nutrient status of soil • Fertilizer recommendations • PH/lime statistics
General Public/ farmers
• Requests can be made Via County Offices • Directly to Division
Research Division Central Experiment Station, Centeno Tel: 646-4334/7 Fax: 646-1646 Email: research@malmr.gov.tt
Land Capability • Soil mapping and land capability advice • Sale of soil maps and land capability survey books
General Public/ farmers
• Requests can be made Via County Offices • Directly to Division
Research Division Central Experiment Station, Centeno Tel: 646-4334/7 Fax: 646-1646 Email: research@malmr.gov.tt
Technical Advice • Crop husbandry • Agronomy • Cocoa processing • Post-harvest • Animal husbandry • Plant protection
General Public/ farmers
• Requests can be made Via County Offices • Directly to Division
Research Division Central Experiment Station, Centeno Tel: 646-4334/7 Fax: 646-1646 Email: research@malmr.gov.tt
Analytical Analyses • Plant tissue • Water • Fertilizers • Compost • Livestock feed
General Public/ farmers
• Requests can be made Via County Offices • Directly to Division
Research Division Central Experiment Station, Centeno Tel: 646-4334/7 Fax: 646-1646 Email: research@malmr.gov.tt
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Services Offered by the Research Division (continued)
Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
Seed Testing • Germination • Purity
General Public/ farmers
• Requests can be made • Via County Agricultural Extension Offices • Directly to Division
Research Division Central Experiment Station, Centeno Tel: 646-4334/7 Fax: 646-1646 Email: research@malmr.gov.tt
Pest and disease diagnoses • Disease identification • Pest identification • Pest management advice
General Public/ farmers
• Requests can be made Via County Agricultural Extension Offices • Directly to Division
Research Division Central Experiment Station, Centeno Tel: 646-4334/7 Fax: 646-1646 Email: research@malmr.gov.tt
Hot Line Contact – Pest
General Public/ farmers
• Directly to Division
Tel: 646-6284
Library and Information Services • Literature on agriculture and related topics • References services • Database searches
General Public/ farmers
• Requests can be made Via County Agricultural Extension Offices • Directly to Division
Research Division Central Experiment Station, Centeno Tel: 646-4334/7 Fax: 646-1646 Email: research@malmr.gov.tt
TRADE FACILITATATION 1.Import Permits for Plants and Plant Products
Residents of Trinidad and Tobago only
• Application Forms available on line at www.agriculture.gov.tt/foodproduction or at the Plant Quarantine Unit Research Division
Research Division Central Experiment Station, Centeno 642-0718
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Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
2. Phytosanitary Certificates for Plants and Plant Products Leaving the country
All Departing Passengers
• Onsite at Piarco International Airport or Crown Point International Airport, Tobago
3. Plant Pest Risk Analysis
Importers of plants/ plant parts
• On application at Plant Quarantine Services
4. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Enquiry Point
Importers/Exporters Food Producers
Request made at spsenquirypoint@malmr.gov.tt
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Contact Information Port of Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 625-3266 / 627-0044 Port of Pt. Lisas, Tel: 636-0883 / 636-2133 Piarco International Airport, Trinidad Tel: 669-4860 Crown Point International Airport, Tobago Tel:639-0634 Scarborough Port, Tobago Tel: 639-5582
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Survey and Mapping Services
• Registration of Cadastral Survey Plans • Receipt of Survey Plans submitted for approval by Director of Surveys
Sale of: • Digital topographic maps
• Insurance of Survey Orders • Advise on State Surveys
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
General Public
Request in Person
Survey Plan Registry Unit Main Office #118 Frederick Street, Port of Spain Tel: 624-5031 / 627-9201 Ext.245 Fax: 624-5982
General Public State Agencies
Request in Person
Digital Map Facility Unit Main Office #118 Frederick Street, Port of Spain Tel: 625-0427
Request in writing
Supervisor of Surveys Unit Main Office #118 Frederick Street, Port of Spain Tel: 627-9201 / 624-5031 Ext.223
Lands Surveyors, General Public and State Agencies
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Survey and Mapping
Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
Contact Information
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
Request in Person
Map sales outlet Main Office #118 Frederick Street, Port of Spain Tel: 624-5031 / 627-9201 Ext. 242
Archiving of: • Cadastral Sheets • Survey Plans • other Survey records
General Public Land Surveyors
Request in Person
Survey Plan Vault Old General Post Office Bldg. #1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain Tel: 623-6156
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Survey and Mapping Services
Who Qualifies
How to Obtain Service
(continued) (continued)
Contact Information
Quality Control Unit for checking of R.P.O and Survey Order Plans
Land Surveyors
Request in person or in writing (for information on status of plans)
Quality Control Unit Old General Post Office Bldg. #1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain Tel: 624-1568
Archiving of: • Hydrographic Charts • Hydrographic survey information • mean sea level height data
General Public, State Agencies, Land Surveyors
Request in person
Hydrographic Unit Old General Post Office Bldg. #1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain Tel: 625-3013
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