Welcome to the Ministry of Agriculture Website
AGRICULTURE ON THE MOVE RADIO SHOW ON ABS
2025 Inter-school Garden Competition
AGRICULTURE ON THE MOVE RADIO SHOW 25/3/25
Agricultural Health and Food Safety Policy & Implementation Plan for Antigua and Barbuda
Strengthening Food Safety in Early Childhood Care (Central Board of Health)
United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub (Facebook Post)
TWINSTOD ENTERPRISES 2025 WINNER OF THE AGRIFEST 2025 HELD IN ST. CROIX
ABS Television/Radio: AGRICULTURE MINISTRY UNVEILS PLANS FOR INCREASED FOOD PRODUCTION
THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, FISHERIES & THE BLUE ECONOMY EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS TO MISS KEISHA KNIGHT ON HER LASTEST ACHIEVEMENT.
Sargassum Product for Climate Resilience
Agriculture on the Move – 14/1/25
Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Awareness Week 6-10 January 2025
Planning to move pesticides or toxic chemicals across our borders? 
Stop and register first! It’s the law and ensures safety for all
New Year’s Greetings from Minister
CONGRATULATIONS! Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) came 2nd in the finals in the Ministry of Sports Business League Football ⚽️. After competing and defeating twenty-sieven(27) other teams to make the finals.
Hermitage Hotel came first. the match took place on 14th December 2024 and Chad Williams – MoA captain got best defender. KUDOS and VERY WELL DONE!
The Antigua and Barbuda Network of Rural Women’s Producers/Processors invites you to their Christmas Membership Drive & Fundraising Event!
When: Friday, 20th December 2024
Time: 11 AM – 6 PM
Where: American Road
Membership Sign-Ups – Be part of a growing network supporting rural women in agriculture!
Holiday Goodies – local products perfect for gift-giving.
Delicious Local Treats – Savor the flavors of Antigua and Barbuda.
CONGRATULATIONS KEISHA A. KNIGHT
WINNER OF THE 2024 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA NATIONAL YOUTH AWARD IN THE AGRICULTURE
AFRICAN SWINE FEVER DRAMATIZED SCENARIOS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINISTER ANTHONY SMITH jr.
VANDALISM AT A SANDERSON’S FARM
INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE FROM MINISTER ANTHONY SMITH jr. – MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, FISHERIES & THE BLUE ECONOMY
FISHERIES: SEA YOUTH DIVE
THIS WEEK’S SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW WEDNESDAY 23/10/24 AT 9:00
Agriculture on the Move – 22rd October 2024
Join the Youth Democracy Network (Google Form)
Caribbean Week of Agriculture (Trello)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I am sharing the 12 signs of Breast Cancer. Share the image as well so we can educate persons on the signs and hopefully save lives.
Hon. Anthony Smith Jr World Food Day Message
WORLD FOOD DAY – YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE
PHASE 2 – ANTIGUA BLACK REHABILITATION PROJECT
FISHERMAN’S TALES PART 2
Happy 82nd Anniversary to IICA
Opening Ceremony of the Caribbean Week of the Agriculture 2024
Training on Hybrid Pepper breeding, Seed Production & Cultivation
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and Blue Economy via the Agricultural Extension Division in collaboration with the LongPing High Tech Agriculture Co. via the China Aid bilateral program will be conducting a seminar/ training on Hybrid pepper breeding, seed production and cultivation Technology for Antigua and Barbuda from the 15th October, 2024 to 15th November 2024 at the Villa Community center by Villa Poly Clinic Center . The opening ceremony is on the 15th at 9.00am and classes start immediately after. Lunch will be provided during the training. You are hereby invited to attend the training to boost our Agriculture and Livelihood.
Southwest Farmer’s Market Vide0 (click to see the video)
NEXT POULTRY SEMINAR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER, 2024 AT
THE MULTI-PURPOSE CENTRE, COMMENCING FROM 5:00p.m. UNTIL 7:00p.
Agriculture on the Move – 1st October, 2024
Progress Report on coconut trees planted on Dickenson Bay
https://www.facebook.com/reel/8340034242779612 Click to see the video)
Director General’s remarks regarding the upcoming CWA from the below link, with available networks and on social media platforms.
vimeo.com
Message Manuel Otero. Director General of IICA. CWA 2024.
https://vimeo.com/1003714743/62abb41fea
The Caribbean Climate Responsive Agriculture Forum – CCRAF is pleased to inform you that registration is open for the final session, Part 3/3, of the CCRAF 2024 Edition Webinar Series Title: Data-Driven Farm Decisions For Enhancing Productivity & Livelihoods
Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 08:00 am Belize // 09:00 am Jamaica // 10:00 am AST // 11:00 am Suriname
Location: Virtual via ZOOM
Registration Link:
https://tinyurl.com/CCRAF2024Part3
A certificate of participation will be awarded to persons who attend at least two session of the 3-Part Series.
PHOTOS FROM THE AGRICULTURE ON THE MOVE, DE MAGAZINE LAUNCH 22.8.24
Ministry of Agriculture participate in the opening of Carnival 2024
FARMERS I.D. REGISTRATION CEREMONY VIDEOS 12/7/24
SOUTHWEST FARMERS MARKET – NEXT MARKET WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY 31st JULY.
Click the link https://www.facebook.com/reel/3633697683609153
MOA Extension Division’s Farmers I.D. Registration
Message from the Hon. E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Agriculture, on the Farmers’ ID Registration Launch.
Message to farmers from Mr. Owolabi Elabanjo, Chief Extension Officer.
Message to farmers from Mr. Ika Fergus, Extension Officer.
Farmers’ ID Launch
Messages for World Day to Combat Drought and Desertification/ Coastal Rehabilitation done at Dickenson Bay.
AGRICULTURE ON THE MOVE RADIO SHOWS
SHOW FOR 14//8/24
SHOW FOR 23/7/24
SHOW FOR 16/7/24
Agriculture on the Move – ABS Radio – 2/7/24
Agriculture on the Move – ABS Radio – 25th June, 2024
Agriculture on the Move – ABS Radio – 18th June, 2024
Agriculture on the Move ABS Radio – 11th June, 2024
Agriculture on the Move – ABS Radio – 4th June, 2024 click here!
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLANT HEALTH VIDEO
Poetry and Research 2024 Application Form
SPECIAL SHOW IN COMMEMMORATION OF WORLD POULTRY DAY 10/5/24 & INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLANT HEALTH 12/5/24
The Ministry of Agriculture celebrates one of its backyard gardeners & agro-processors, Mrs. Miriam Samuel
NEXT POULTRY SEMINARS 28th March 2024
The Ministry of Education, Agricultural Science Department, in collaboration with the Community Development and Citizens’ Engagement Division, will be hosting an Interschool Garden Competition.
AGRO EXPO HOSTED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE.
Hon E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, AGRICULTURE, Trade and BARBUDA AFFAIRS attended Barbuda’s Independence Ceremony
Speech by the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade & Barbuda Affairs – Honourable E.P. Chet Greene
on the occasion of CHEMICALS Awareness Week 2023
Theme: “Safe use and management of chemicals is our collective responsibility”.
My fellow Antiguans and Barbudans, it is my honor to be a part of Chemicals Awareness Week 2023, which is being observed under the theme “Safe use and management of chemicals is our collective responsibility”.
Chemical usage has become commonplace in our daily life. We utilize them for personal care and in a wide range of sectors to include Agriculture in terms of increased production of food and a multitude of applications in the health sector. Notwithstanding their many benefits, it is important that we manage them throughout their lifecycle to safeguard the health of our communities and our environment. Hence, there is an ever-present need for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to direct increasing attention to risk management actions so as to protect our citizens and our precious environment from the threats posed by toxic chemicals.
The government of Antigua and Barbuda continues to demonstrate its commitment to the development of a stronger regulatory regime, through the recent adoption of several legislative amendments. I also recognize the establishment of the pesticides and toxic chemicals Inspectorate, which allows for improved accountability and traceability of chemical products of concern throughout their lifecycle such that we may reduce their impact on our society.
Chemical importers and service providers should all strive for compliance with the Law and to engage cooperatively towards safeguarding the health of our nation.
On the occasion of Chemicals Awareness Week 2023, I wish to recognize the efforts of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board in carrying out its mandate to safeguard the health of Antiguans and Barbudans and to protect our ecosystems against the potential risk posed by the indiscriminate usage of chemicals.
I wish to pledge my Government’s continued support to the PTCCB, with the necessary resources, financial and otherwise, in its efforts at maintaining an efficient pesticide and toxic chemicals regulatory and management infrastructure and ensuring that one of the most significant sources of potential environmental contamination is effectively controlled.
I encourage the public to engage with the PTCCB to obtain information, share experiences and to become part of the process recognizing that indeed “the safe management and use of chemicals is our collective responsibility”.
I Thank You!!!
The Management and staff of the Ministry of Agriculture extends best wishes to Mr. Paul Lucas, CARDI Representative who was recently transferred from Antigua and Barbuda to his new placement in the Caymans.
On Monday 4th September, the new CARDI Representative for Antigua/Barbuda and Monsterrat, Mr. Junior Orlando Greene and CARDI Executive Director, Mr. Ansari Hosein made a courtesy call to the Ministry of Agriculture and held discussions with Permanent Secretary Sandra Joseph.
left to right are Mr. Greene, Ms Joseph and Mr. Hosein
We are off to a fast start with this year’s hurricane season with TS Bert. Please find below some tips to securing your family and your fishing vessel for this season. Also remember to download the CAP.CAP app from the Google Play Store for those with android devices or from the Apple Store if you have an iPhone or iPad. STAY IN THE LOOP THIS HURRICANE SEASON … the app is FREE. To my colleagues in St. Lucia, Dominica, Martinique, and Barbados … I am praying for you.
Ian Horsford
Chief Fisheries Officer
Minister Greene’s message on SPS Measures for Antigua & Barbuda
The Mexico-CARICOM-FAO Initiative “Cooperation for Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change in the Caribbean” supports 14 countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in reducing their agrifood systems’ vulnerability to climate change and other global shocks.
As a project beneficiary, government liaison, technical partner or other project stakeholder, you play an integral role in the implementation of the Mexico-CARICOM-FAO Initiative “Cooperation for Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change in the Caribbean” (in short: Resilient Caribbean Initiative, RCI).
Therefore, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for the Caribbean wishes to cordially invite you to attend a Knowledge Sharing Webinar, which will bring together a variety of stakeholders from the different RCI components and sub-projects across the 14 participating countries to exchange on successes, challenges, lessons learned and pathways for sustainability.
MAFBA Headquarters staff – Tsunami Exercise 2023
Today, 23rd March 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture Headquarters, Extension Division, Forestry Unit, Meat Market and Fisheries Division at the Pointe participated in the 2023 Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise spearheaded by the office of NODS. Forestry, Extension and Meat Market journeyed to Gray Hill, Fisheries to St. John’s Cathedral while Ministry’s Headquarters staff walked to Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMSJMC).
PERMANENT SECRETARY OUT STATIONS VISITS CONTINUES.
This Morning 22nd March, Miss Sandra Joseph, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture paid visit to the field staff of the Cotton Station and Green Castle Nursery.
THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH ITS FORESTRY UNIT TODAY WILL BE COMMEMORATING “INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS” WITH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUSIVE OF RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERVIEWS, A NATURE HIKE AND TREE PLANTING EVENT.
Sandra Joseph, the newly appointed Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture made her first visit to the Cotton Station on Friday 17th March. While there she received warm greetings from the staff.
PRESS RELEASE
The general public is hereby reminded that clearing forested land without proper authorization from the Chief Forest Officer through the Forestry Unit is illegal as per section 6 of the Forestry Act CAP 178 and Regulation 2 of The Forestry Regulation CAP 178. Any person who fails to comply will be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine.
Minister of Agriculture continued his ongoing engagement with farmers last Friday.
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. E.P Chet Greene continued his visits to farmers across Antigua and Barbuda on Friday where he met with farmers in the North West District.
He was accompanied by Extension Officer-Ika Fergus, Chief Extension Officer-Owolabi Elabanjo, and North West Regulatory Officer-Kenrick Francis.
They visited Neil Gomes in McKinnons, Jeanmary Adams and Serreane Carridice who both specialize in herbs, spices, and lettuce in Carisles, Abdul Sesay in Belmont, and Aziz Hadeed in Weatherills.
Minister Greene has committed to providing special attention and support to the farmers in the development of herb & spice commodities, such as; rosemary, mint, basil, and tarragon amongst others.
Get your fresh fruits and vegetables at the South West Farmer’s Market located at the entrance to Christian Valley in Jennings!
Press Release
The Government of Mexico (AMEXCID), the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have partnered in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Project (WEF) under the resilient Caribbean Initiative Project.
The goal of this initiative is to provide support to farmers in beneficiary countries, such as Antigua and Barbuda, by offering access to water storage, training, and renewable energy to combat the adverse effects of climate change. To achieve this, FAO has partnered with the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) to organize a series of workshops that focus on educating farmers and individuals interested in agriculture on various considerations and concepts for pursuing agriculture while dealing with current climate challenges. CARDI has done extensive research in areas such as water resource management, climate change and agriculture, risk management, water resource management, and sustainable agricultural systems.
The workshop will be facilitated by Mr. Mali Barnes, National Project Coordinator for the FAO WEF Project, and Mr. Paul Lucas, the CARDI Representative for Antigua and Barbuda. The sessions are designed for both novices and experienced farmers who may need a refresher. The workshops will run from February 20th to March 6th and will be held at the CARDI Facility in Betty’s Hope, starting at 9a.m. each day.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ONLY APPLICABLE FOR BARBUDA
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Protecting Plant Health is about more than just plants. it’s about protecting life. This is Plant Health Day & every day should be. See below five (5) reasons why we need to keep our plants healthy.
