Agricultural Science Class Notes (Template)

The Role of Government in Agriculture

Facilitator: Mr. Taylor

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Form 3 on 17 Sept 2021
 The Ministry of Agriculture acts on behalf of Government
Government Formulates National Policy on Agriculture

● Government Policy covers a 5 yr period and includes

○ Identifying Issues in Agriculture.

○ Sets Objectives and Identifies any foreseeable constraints .

○ Outlines Strategies and

○ Provides solutions for Implementation.

● Government Provides finance

○ The Agricultural Development Bank deals solely with farmers’ banking interests.

○ Government provides Subsidies for Farmer inputs and provides monetary Incentives for Farmers.
 ● Government Provides Services and Programmes through

The Ministry of Agriculture

● The Ministry of Agriculture through its’

Extension Services Officers liaise directly with farmers

● Youth Apprenticeship Program offers services to young Agricultural Entrepreneurs.

● Online and Practical courses in practical skill areas such as Small Engine Repair or Budding and Grafting.

● Government Provides Educational Services

● Institutions such as

● U.W.I.

● E.C.I.A.F run under the auspices of the University of Trinidad and Tobago U.T.T.

● State Funded Agencies involved in Agriculture

● Cocoa Board of Trinidad and Tobago

● Ministry of Agriculture Land Division

● N.A.M.D.E.V.C.O.

● A.S.T.T.

● Seafood Processors

● Livestock and Livestock Products Board

● Our Local and Regional Partners
● C.A.R.D.I.

● C.F.N.I.

● I.I.C.A

● I.A.D.B

● C.A.R.I.R.I

● Our International Partners

● E.U.

● O.A.S.

● P.A.H.O.

● C.A.R.I.C.O.M.

● Government is also Responsible for

● Product Standardisation

● Maintenance of roads and Bridges

● Dissemination of Information on maintaining Biodiversity

● Preservation of the Environment