{"id":116,"date":"2016-09-29T17:12:28","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T17:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/?page_id=116"},"modified":"2022-09-19T13:35:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T13:35:20","slug":"agricultural-extension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/index.php\/agricultural-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Agricultural Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vision:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To be a Vibrant Organization guided by creativity ,innovation, respect for the environment, standards of efficiency, the application of appropriate science and technology to deliver effective services.<\/p>\n

Mission:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Agricultural Extension Division provides information on every aspect of the development and management of farms and other production based agricultural enterprises while rendering services that facilitate agricultural development.<\/p>\n

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Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Development of a professionally trained and highly qualified individuals<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Development and maintenance of a relevant and comprehensive data base<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Conducting regular training\u00a0 and workshops for farmers and agricultural workers to reflect trends and changes in the Agricultural Sector<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Facilitating timely and efficient services<\/p>\n

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ADMINISTRATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Recommendation of farmers for duty free concession certifying customs warrants for the importation of Agri-inputs<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Certifying APUA water application forms for Agricultural purpose<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Recommending farmers to the department of Agriculture for discount rates on fruit trees and seedlings<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Distribution of donated Agricultural inputs for relief in times of natural disasters<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Provide ploughing services<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Collect monies for the rental of settlement lands<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Collect monies for the provision of ploughing services<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Facilitate the removal of beehives and the control of swarms<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Conduct overseas tours for farmers<\/p>\n

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TECHNICAL :<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Conducting training workshops for farmers in all aspect of crops production and farm management<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Implement locally and externally funded Agricultural projects<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0The production of printed and electronic education materials<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Assist farmers in preparation of projects<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Provide technical assistance to back yard gardeners<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Provide technical and management\u00a0 support to commodity development programmes<\/p>\n

\u00a8\u00a0Provide advise on Agricultural production, pests and disease management<\/p>\n

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REGULATORY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a8<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Allocation of land for Agricultural purposes<\/p>\n

\u00a8<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Settlement of disputes involving agricultural lands<\/p>\n

\u00a8<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Eviction of delinquent farmers from Agricultural lands<\/p>\n

\u00a8<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Damage appraisals to crops<\/p>\n

\u00a8<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Maintenance of settlement roads<\/p>\n

\u00a8<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Cleaning of settlement ponds<\/p>\n

\u00a8<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Registration of\u00a0 farmers<\/p>\n

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Agricultural Extension Division Staff:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr. Owolabi Elabanjo\u00a0 – Chief Extension Officer (Acting)<\/p>\n

Mr. Ika Fergus \u2013 Extension Officer (Acting)<\/p>\n

Ms. Anika Aska \u2013 Agricultural Officer , District Officer\u00a0 (North East)<\/p>\n

Mr. Joel Matthew \u2013 Agricultural Officer , District Officer (South East)<\/p>\n

Ms. Onecia Anthony- Martin \u2013 Agricultural Officer, Parasitlogist , District Officer ( South West)<\/p>\n

Mr. Victor Wade \u2013 Agricultural Assistant II Acting, District Officer (North West)<\/p>\n

Mr. Craig Joseph \u2013 Agricultural Assistant III, District Officer, Acting (South East)<\/p>\n

Ms. Laset Dennis \u2013 Agricultural Assistant I, Regulatory Officer, (South Central)<\/p>\n

Mr. Kenrick Francis \u2013 Agricultural Assistant 1, Regulatory Officer , (North West)<\/p>\n

Mr. Milton Barnes \u2013 Agricultural Assistant III, Regulatory Officer , (North East)<\/p>\n

Ms. Petranilla Estreada- Joseph \u2013 Agricultural Assistant III, Regulatory Officer (South West) and Senior Backyard Garden Facilitator<\/p>\n

Ms. Shanie Joseph- Agricultural Assistant IV, Regulatory Officer,(South West)<\/p>\n

Ms. Efuru Elihu- Backyard Garden Facilitator<\/p>\n

Mr. Ayo Simon \u2013 Backyard Garden Facilitator<\/p>\n

Mr. Mario Beazer- Backyard Garden Facilitator<\/p>\n

Mr. Adrian Bowen\u00a0 (Trainee awaiting post)<\/p>\n

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Contact Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Agricultural Extension Division<\/p>\n

Kentish Road<\/p>\n

St. John\u2019s<\/p>\n

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Tel: 462-1065\/9 or 562-5215\/14\/19<\/p>\n

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Faces at the Agricultural Extension Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Mr. Owolabi Elabanjo – Chief Extension Officer ag.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Mr. Ika Fergus – Extension Officer ag.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Ms. Anika Aska \u2013 Agricultural Officer , District Officer \u00a0(North East)<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Mr. Joel Matthew \u2013 Agricultural Officer , District Officer (South East)<\/p>\n

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\"\" Ms. Onecia Anthony- Martin \u2013 Agricultural Officer, Parasitlogist , District Officer ( South West)<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Mr. Victor Wade \u2013 Agricultural Assistant II Acting, District Officer (North West)<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Mr. Craig Joseph \u2013 Agricultural Assistant III, District Officer, Acting (South East)<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Ms. Laset Dennis \u2013 Agricultural Assistant I, Regulatory Officer, (South Central)<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Mr. Kenrick Francis \u2013 Agricultural Assistant 1, Regulatory Officer , (North West)<\/p>\n

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\"\" Mr. Milton Barnes \u2013 Agricultural Assistant III, Regulatory Officer , (North East)<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Ms. Petranilla Estreada- Joseph \u2013 Agricultural Assistant III, Regulatory Officer (South West) and Backyard Garden Facilitator<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Ms. Shanie Joseph- Agricultural Assistant IV, Regulatory Officer,(South West)<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Ms. Efuru Elihu – Backyard Gardening Facilitator<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 Mr. Ayo Simon – Backyard Gardening Facilitator<\/p>\n

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\"\" Mr. Mario Beazer- Backyard Garden Facilitator<\/p>\n

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\"\" Mr. Adrian Bowen\u00a0 (Trainee awaiting post)<\/p>\n

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NOTICE:\u00a0 Praedial Larceny Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Praedial Larceny is one of the single most discouraging aspects of agriculture and has become a disincentive to investment in the sector and a threat to livelihoods in farming over the years.<\/p>\n

The Agricultural Extension Division has arranged with the Commissioner of the Antigua and Barbuda Royal Police Force to address the issue.<\/p>\n

It is envisaged that this meeting could greatly assist in facilitating dialogue and consensus building on this issue that has negatively impacted farming communities.<\/p>\n

This meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th April 2022, at 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Multi- Purpose Cultural Centre.<\/p>\n

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Agricultural Extension Division’s Shade House got Repaired<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Today, the Agriculture Extension Division (AED) was able to receive timely assistance in conducting some much-needed repairs to the shade house on our compound. The structure was in dire need of repair and has been a major “eyesore” since the side netting cover in particular has disintegrated in recent times.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The passage of Tropical Storm Fiona has caused further damages, and as such urgent attention was warranted to secure the aforementioned structure.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fortunately, Mitchell Benjamin, who is a Carpenter, a Livestock farmer and also a former employee of the division, kindly came to our aide to assist in the re-covering of the structure. Among individuals who also assisted include Mr. Ayo Simon and Mr. Everton Joseph of the AED.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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