Farmers and bird-handlers are reminded that requests for import permits are to be made to the Department of Agriculture before importing birds into the Territory.

Dog-owners and enthusiasts are reminded to register all pet dogs, over the age of six months, with the Department of Agriculture. 

Owners of dogs in the Territory are reminded to implement good safety habits through registration of their pets, leashing, tying and fencing-in practices.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is informing the public that the annual Farmers’ Week celebrations are postponed until 2017.

The Department of Agriculture wishes to advise residents and visitors to the British Virgin Islands that it is unlawful to import plants and/or plant materials into the Territory without a valid provisional import permit in accordance with the Plant Protection Act (Cap. 93).

Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton entertained courtesy visits from Premier and Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Dr. the Honourable Rufus W. Ewing of Turks and Caicos on November 16, 2015.

The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands is continuing its conservation efforts to preserve endangered and endemic plants species in the Virgin Islands. 

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour has implemented a three-pronged approach to reduce the Territory’s reliance on food imports in an effort to increase food security.

Residents of the Virgin Islands will have an opportunity to be educated on ways to reduce poverty and hunger, the agricultural benefits and usage of the Sargassum Seaweed as well as participate in food tasting today Friday, October 16, as part of the observance of World Food Day (WFD). 

The Department of Agriculture is inviting farmers and other interested persons to a series of meetings to discuss matters pertaining to the industry.