URP, CEPEP Getting Training to Step Up Production
The Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) and the Community-based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme (CEPEP) are undergoing training to help speed up the growth of the agriculture sector. Secretary of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Hayden Spencer said his Division is partnering with the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour and the Division of […]
Farmers Now Have Access to Disaster Relief Loans
A Disaster Loan Relief Programme has been established to aid farmers in their recovery from damages to their crops caused by natural disasters. Secretary of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Hayden Spencer said this will help farmers recover in the event of a natural disaster. “In the past, you know farmers would have been faced […]
ADB Loans Bring Prospect of Big Agri Gains
Tobago’s youth are being encouraged to make the best of the opportunities currently available in the agriculture sector. This advice came from Secretary of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Hayden Spencer during Wednesday’s (July 18) post Executive Council media briefing. Recently, the THA’s Business Development Unit (BDU) and the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) hosted a […]
Rain Proof System for Market will Ensure Customer Comfort
Heavy rainfall has been posing a challenge to vendors at the new temporary market facility at Shaw Park. But Secretary of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Hayden Spencer said the issue is being addressed to ensure vendors and customers are comfortable when it rains. “I would have indicated to the vendors [that] we would have […]
Agriculture Revitalisation Team approved
Agriculture in Tobago has been given priority as the island steps up its efforts to diversify the economy and increase food security. On Wednesday (May 24, 2017), the Executive Council approved the appointment of the new Agriculture Revitalisation Team, which will coordinate the revitalisation programme for food production, forestry, and fisheries. At Wednesday’s post Executive […]
Tobago to set up Agricultural Revitalisation Team
The Division of Food Production and Fisheries will soon establish an Agricultural Revitalisation Team, which will help drive the Division’s efforts to enhance food security on the island. At Wednesday’s post Executive Council media briefing (March 9, 2017), Food Production and Fisheries Secretary Hayden Spencer announced that the Executive Council approved the initiative. “[The team […]