Agriculture Sub-Stations And Tortola Abattoir To Close - Nov 18

Thursday, 17 November 2016 - 2:54pm

The Department of Agriculture is advising the British Virgin Islands community that the Virgin Gorda and Anegada Sub-stations will close all day on Friday, November 18.

Poultry Seminar Venue Now At Conference Room At Youth Affairs

Thursday, 13 October 2016 - 4:40pm

The Department of Agriculture is notifying persons registered for the Poultry Seminar to take place Friday, October 14, that the venue has been changed to the Conference Room of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Poultry Seminar To Promote Safe Handling Of Local Poultry

Monday, 26 September 2016 - 5:04pm

The Department of Agriculture is inviting all interested persons to register and participate in an upcoming poultry seminar on Friday, October 14.

Direct Telephone Line To Abattoir Is In Operation

Thursday, 18 August 2016 - 12:43pm

The public and farmers are notified that the direct phone line to the abattoir is in operation

Abattoir Currently Restricted To Limited Functions

Friday, 22 July 2016 - 3:48pm

The Department of Agriculture is notifying the public, particularly the farming community that the abattoir in Paraquita Bay is currently unable to receive and process pigs.

The Future Is Bright For Poultry Market In The BVI

Wednesday, 11 May 2016 - 5:30pm

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D.Pickering and officials from the Department of Agriculture visited the newly established poultry farm of local poultry farmer, Albert Pickering.

Persons Reminded To Apply Before Importing Live Birds

Friday, 11 March 2016 - 4:00pm

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 Reminded Of Dog Registration And Safety

Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 12:15pm

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

Dog Owners Advised To Implement Good Safety Habits

Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 12:00pm

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

Farmers’ Week 2016 Postponed

Thursday, 4 February 2016 - 1:15pm

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

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