Minister

Hon. Saboto Caesar
Biography

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  Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour.
The Ministry is the institutional body of the state responsible for the 
formulation, articulation and implementation of all policies and plans relating to Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour. 
The administrative arm of this Ministry is responsible for:
   - The co-ordination of all programmes of the various Departments, Divisions and Units.
  - The maintenance of communication with local, regional and international bodies affecting the functions of the Ministry.
  - The administration of revenue and expenditure transactions approved by Parliament.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines now has the legislative foundation to pursue medical and economic benefits from the cannabis plant otherwise known as “marijuana”, “weed” or the “herb”.

Farmers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines now have the alternative to grow fully organic crops with the opening of a Compost Facility at the Orange Hill Biotechnology Centre.  

Three preliminary recommendations have been put forward, in relation to the application of fertilizer for the soil here in Saint Vincent  and the Grenadines, based on analysis conducted at the Soil Laboratory at Campden Park.

  1. Bee-keepers urged to explore the many opportunities which are available within the sector
  2. Parliament to Debate Three Cannabis Bills Currently in Select Committee
  3. Madungo Festival For Independence
  4. Zero Hunger by 2030
  5. Medicinal Cannabis Industry Consultations

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phone
(784) 456-1410
pbx
(784) 456-1111
ext. no.
5301/5302
email
office.agriculture@mail.gov.vc, agricomsvg@gmail.com

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