Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Transformation - SVG

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Monday, June 1, 2026- Forestry Officers commenced a two-week training programme aimed at strengthening the management an...
01/06/2026

Monday, June 1, 2026- Forestry Officers commenced a two-week training programme aimed at strengthening the management and reporting capacity of the Forestry Services St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The training is part of the Integrated Land Management project.

The training forms part of a broader initiative focused on enhancing natural ecosystem management, supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, and contributing to food security and sustainable agriculture.

Participants will engage in a number of learning activities, including problem-solving exercises, group discussions, and simulation scenarios. These activities are designed to equip Officers with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively carry out their duties.

The training is being facilitated by Senior Instructor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, Kimberly Singh, and Instructor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, Lakshman Lochan.

The Integrated Land Management project is funded by the European Union and implemented through the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States.

✅MCA Traditional Cultivator Consultation Meeting📆Thursday, June 4th, 2026⏰5:00 PM 📍Greiggs Government School.
01/06/2026

✅MCA Traditional Cultivator Consultation Meeting
📆Thursday, June 4th, 2026
⏰5:00 PM
📍Greiggs Government School.

29/05/2026

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines established a permanent Preparedness Plan Technical Team responsible for the continuous monitoring, analysis and reporting of Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) conditions in accordance with the National Preparedness Plan for Food and Nutrition Security Crisis.
On Tuesday May 26, the team launched the program at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus.

28/05/2026

As interest in sustainable living and home food production continues to grow, the launch of this year’s Home Gardening Training Program is empowering aspiring gardeners with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate their own fresh produce. The annual initiative offers participants hands on training and practical skills designed to help transform backyard, small plots and container spaces into thriving home gardens, while promoting healthier lifestyles, food security and community resilience.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) carried out an assessm...
28/05/2026

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) carried out an assessment of the peanut trial plots located at the CARDI field station in Orange Hill. The activity involved farmers of Region One (1), students of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College, members of CARDI, and members of the Extension and Advisory Services Division within the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Transformation.

The trial plots were established under the International Trade Centre project titled “The Caribbean: Strengthening Sustainable Value Chains Through Productive and Commercial Alliances,” funded by the European Union. The peanut varieties evaluated during the yield assessment included Local Runner, NC2, and Belizean.

Participants were given the opportunity to examine several characteristics of the peanut plants, including plant size, variety type, and the size of the harvested nuts. The assessment also included nut counts per plant, comparisons of nut sizes, and the weighing of harvested nuts to evaluate differences among the varieties.

The peanut yield evaluation exercise provided a valuable opportunity for farmers, students, and agricultural personnel to gain practical insight into peanut cultivation and production techniques. This activity contributed to strengthening agricultural capacity and promoting sustainable crop development within St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The activity was facilitated by Donawa Jackson, CARDI Country Representative for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines established a permanent Preparedness Plan Technical Team responsible fo...
28/05/2026

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines established a permanent Preparedness Plan Technical Team responsible for the continuous monitoring, analysis and reporting of Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) conditions in accordance with the National Preparedness Plan for Food and Nutrition Security Crisis.

On Tuesday May 26, the team launched the program at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus with members of the World Bank team including Senior Agricultural Economist, Ms. Eva Hasiner, Preparedness Plans Secretariat Global Focal Point, John Paxton Dearborn, Lead Food Security Consultant, Mr. Eduardo Araujo and Senior Consultant, Mr. Reuben Robertson.

The first session focused on the foundations, logic planning and indicator alignment. The session aimed to build a shared understanding of FNS concepts, introduce the preparedness plan, clarify roles and responsibilities and align ministries on the indicator reporting obligations.

The training will run for three (3) days from May 26-28. Day 2 of the training program is expected to include practical sessions, focusing on building the team’s ability to draft each section of the Joint Monitoring Report (JMR) using official indicators and simple analytical approaches. The final day will be a full simulation of the technical workflow where participants will be allowed to practice the entire quarterly monitoring and reporting workflow using a fictional dataset.

The main goal of the program is to ensure that FNS risks are identified early, analysed based on reliable and verifiable evidence and communicated in a timely manner to the committee to support decision making and identification of extra-ordinary FNS crises.

🌱Calling all Schools, the National School Garden Competition is back again! 🌱 The National School Garden Competition 202...
27/05/2026

🌱Calling all Schools, the National School Garden Competition is back again! 🌱
The National School Garden Competition 2026 will be held under the theme "Plant, Eat, Grow, Healthy Children, Healthy Nation".🥦🫑🌶️🍅

This year's competition will feature three exciting categories to participate in:
✅Crops
✅Livestock
✅Mixed (Crop and Livestock)

📃Register Now!
🏆Lots of prizes to be won!

📧Register online here> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScopdfj0sJ4FnkX3MU7K4KLWuONhu6ZZFzmKnv9Mrpw1rKbYg/viewform,
or scan QR Code on flyer.
📄Registration forms are also available at the the Rural Transformation Unit in the Ministry of Agriculture (Room 12)

📆Please note all important competition dates on the flyer,
and follow our page for more updates.
🥦🫑🌶️🍅

22/05/2026

Friday May 15, 2026, the SVG Association of Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto handed over a sum of two thousand Eastern Caribbean Dollars ($2,000.00 ECD) to the Liberty Lodge Boys Training Centre.
Jim Lewis represented the Association in his capacity of Member of the Unity Picnic committee. This annual picnic serves as one of the main sources of fundraising for the Association.
Minister of National Mobilization, Hon. Lavern Gibson-Velox, thanked the donors in the diaspora for the gesture. She gave assurance that the finance would be used to execute the programs of the Training Centre.

Tuesday May 19, 2026 - Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Transformation, Hon. Israel Bruce, alongside senior s...
22/05/2026

Tuesday May 19, 2026 - Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Transformation, Hon. Israel Bruce, alongside senior staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, members of the Medicinal Cannabis Authority, the Tourism Authority and personnel from the Farmers’ Support Company (FSC), visited two medicinal cannabis facilities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

CEO of the Medicinal Cannabis Authority, Dr. Jerrol Thompson, provided details on the operations of the two facilities.

Minister Bruce, in his feedback on the tour, was especially concerned about the inclusion of the traditional cultivators along the cannabis value chain.

Minister of National Mobilization, the Hon. Lavern Gibson-Velox, thanked the donors in the diaspora for the gesture. She...
22/05/2026

Minister of National Mobilization, the Hon. Lavern Gibson-Velox, thanked the donors in the diaspora for the gesture. She gave assurance that the finance would be used to execute the programs of the training Centre.

Agricultural program is one of the targeted interventions of the institute. Extension Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Isaac Haywood, said that some of the funds would be channeled towards this initiative.

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Richmond Hill
Kingstown

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Monday 08:00 - 16:15
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:15
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:15
Thursday 08:00 - 16:15
Friday 08:00 - 16:15

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+17847844561

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