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Ministers

Message

In keeping with the conservation of the

environment, this programme encourages
best farming and management practices
and seeks to redress the negative impacts
Senator the Honourable Vasant Bharath
to our natural resources. Through this
Minister of Food Production, Land and

Marine Affairs
programme, wise land use and agricultural
development decisions will be encouraged
that will preserve and enhance our existing
his Agricultural Incentive Programme water resources.
is designed to provide support to the
various agricultural sub-sectors based The aim of this revised Incentive
on the requirements identified and the Programme is to better manage the support
recommendations of the stakeholders, that the Ministry extends to you, the farmers
with the intention of boosting the overall and fisherfolk, and to maximize benefits
efficiency and productivity of the agricultural to the farming community in achieving the
sector.
Ministrys overall goals of reducing the food
import bill and inflation, and generating
This programme is also designed to reflect sustainable,
productive
employment
the strategic direction of the Ministry that through diversification of the sector, while
includes a renewed focus on increased creating a food secure nation.
food production, particularly at the primary
level, and on the conservation of the We all need to do our part to ensure that this
environment. Through this programme, generation experiences the rewards of selfthe Ministry is attempting to ensure that all discovery and a higher quality of life.
available agricultural lands are kept under
constant agricultural production by providing This programme is an indication that your
incentives which would encourage farmers Government is truly committed to agriculture
to continue and even further expand their playing a much more dynamic role in the
current production. It is also hoped that sustainable development of our country.
through this programme, young persons
would be encouraged to enter the agricultural
sector and perhaps even encourage those
who have left, to return.

June, 2011

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BASIC REQUIREMENT

Applicant must be registered with

Ministry
Fishing Vessel must be registered
with Ministry
Proof of authorization to use land
(copies of deed, notarized letter of
authorization etc.)
Proof of original receipts for goods
and services

GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR

APPLICATION
Visit county office where registered/
Fisheries Head Office
Present Farmers ID/Fishermans
Certificate and National ID bearing
applicants photo
Verification of agricultural/fisheries
activity by an Extension Officer

SUMMARY OF INCENTIVES OFFERED

VEHICLES
New wheel tractor
Used/refurbished wheel tractor
New 4wd pickup/light goods vehicle or panel van
Used 4wd pickup/light goods vehicle or panel van
New 2wd pickup/light goods vehicle or panel van
Used 2wd pickup/light goods vehicle or panel van
New truck (max 5 tonnes)
Used truck (max 5 tonnes)
Combined Harvester
All-Terrain Vehicle
Insulation of pickup/light goods vehicle
Insulation and refrigeration of light goods vehicle
Insulation and refrigeration of trucks

% COST
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
25%
25%
25%
25%

MAXIMUM
$ 50,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 60,000.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 200,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 30,000.00

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SUMMARY OF INCENTIVES OFFERED (continued)

WATER FOR AGRICULTURE

Cost to build pond
Cost of establishing ponds, wells and dams
Water pump 1.5 h.p and over
Cost of irrigation equipment/watering systems

LAND PREPARATION
Ploughing/Rotovating/Banking per ha.
Cost of clearing new lands per ha.

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

Trailers
All machinery and equipment

SOIL CONSERVATION (establishment)

Contour drains per 30m
Storm drains per 30m
Contour banking and Contour ridging per ha.
Contour barriers per 30m
Terrace outlets per 30m
Check dams

% COST
75%
25%
50%
50%

% COST
25%
25%

% COST
50%
50%

MAXIMUM
$ 24,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 40,000.00

MAXIMUM /
annum
$ 500.00
$ 2,000.00

MAXIMUM
$ 4,000.00
$ 50,000.00

% COST
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50%

MAXIMUM
$ 150.00
$ 175.00
$ 1,000.00
$
75.00
$ 120.00
$ 200.00

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SUMMARY OF INCENTIVES OFFERED (continued)

CROPS
Citrus establishment per ha.
Citrus rehabilitation per ha.
Cocoa/coffee establishment per ha.
Cocoa/coffee rehabilitation per ha.
Cocoa fermentaries establishment
Coconut establishment per ha.
Coconut rehabilitation per ha.

% COST
100%
100%
100%
100%
10%
100%
100%

MAXIMUM
$ 6,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 4,000.00

PROTECTED AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

Fully-enclosed shade houses per sq. m.
Partially-enclosed shade houses per sq. m.

% COST
50%
50%

MAXIMUM
$ 250.00
$ 100.00

GUARANTEED PRICES
Cocoa
Coffee
Rice:
Grade I
Grade II
Grade III
Rice seed
Milk
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Environmentally-friendly chemicals
Approved materials including bio-agents

UNIT
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg

MAXIMUM
$ 19.00
$ 12.00
$
$
$
$
$

2.99
2.86
2.09
2.99
1.50

% COST MAXIMUM
50% $ 3,000.00
50% $ 3,000.00

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SUMMARY OF INCENTIVES OFFERED (continued)

POST HARVEST & MARKETING

Post harvest facilities establishment
Packaging Material
Post harvest equipment
New Chill facility
Upgrade HACCP facilities

LIVESTOCK
Cattle/Buffalo:
Pastures/Fodder banks establishment
Housing, infrastructure and waste disposal
Milking system and or bulk tank cooler
Goat and Sheep:
Pastures/fodder banks establishment
Housing, infrastructure and waste disposal
Imported semen and embryos per year
Imported breeding stock per animal
Pigs:
Housing, infrastructure and waste disposal
Imported stock per animal
Poultry:
Housing and infrastructure
Rabbits:
Rabbitries establishment and construction
Slaughtering facilities establishment and
operation

% COST
40%
50%
50%
30%
40%

% COST

MAXIMUM
$ 10,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 40,000.00

MAXIMUM

50% $ 6,000.00
50% $ 30,000.00
50% $ 50,000.00
50%
50%
50%
100%

$ 6,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 2,500.00

50% $ 30,000.00
100% $ 2,500.00
30% $ 75,000.00
50% $ 15,000.00
50% $ 24,000.00

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SUMMARY OF INCENTIVES OFFERED (continued)

AGRO PROCESSING
Agro Processing facilities refurbishment
Agro Processing facilities establishment
Packaging material cost per year
HACCP upgrade

% COST
50%
50%
50%
40%

MAXIMUM
$ 20,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 40,000.00

NEW FARMERS
(Youth in Agriculture)
Start up costs

% COST

MAXIMUM

50%

SECURITY
(Praedial Larceny)
Security System
Fencing farmland and pastures

% COST

SOIL AMELIORATION
Agricultural Limestone per ha.

% COST
50%

WASTE MANAGEMENT
Cost of establishment of bio-digesters

50%
50%

$ 30,000.00

MAXIMUM
$ 30,000.00
$ 25,000.00

MAXIMUM
$ 1,500.00

% COST MAXIMUM /ha.

100%
$ 10,000.00

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SUMMARY OF INCENTIVES OFFERED (continued)

MARINE FISHERIES
Gasoline
Diesel
Engine oil
Replacement of Pirogues
Used multipurpose vessel
New multipurpose vessel
Upgrade commercial vessels (HACCP)
Approved packaging material (per year)
Approved post harvest equipment

% COST
25%
10%
20%
25%
50%
50%

AQUACULTURE
New Ponds
Alternative culture system construction
Ponds rehabilitation
Water pumps, hoses and accessories
Aeration equipment
PVC pipes, valves, fittings and accessories
Harvesting gear and equipment etc.
New wells, dams, reservoir pond etc. construction
Wells and dams etc. refurbishment

MAXIMUM
12c/litre
10c/litre
75c/litre
$ 5,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 30,000.00

% COST
25%
25%
100%
50%
50%
25%
25%
25%
15%

MAXIMUM
$ 25,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 15,000.00

*Special conditions may apply to access incentives. Contact Agricultural

County Offices and the Fisheries Division for further details.

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REQUIREMENTS
TO REGISTER AS A FARMER
2011

Two (2) passport size photographs

Current Land Tax receipt

Valid National I.D. Card/Trinidad and Tobago Passport/

Naturalization/Drivers Permit
Document of Tenure
Evidence of farming (based on inspection)

Agricultural County Offices:

Regional Office North - 663-3531/4774

Regional Office South - 657-5455/5189

St. Andrews/St. David - 668-2449

County St. Patrick West - 648-2384/1426

St. George West - 662-5127/1886

County St. Patrick East - 647-8460

St. George East - 667-8488

County Victoria - 655-3428/5637

County Caroni - 672-0878/2865

County Nariva/Mayaro - 644-2326/2882

REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER AS A
VESSEL OWNER / AQUACULTURIST
Citizen of Trinidad and Tobago
17 years and over
Valid National I.D. Card/Trinidad and Tobago Passport/
Naturalization/Drivers Permit
Two (2) passport size pictures
Proof of ownership with respect to vessel(s) and engine(s) or
proof of interest in the land being farmed

Fisheries/Aquaculture Offices:
Fisheries Division (Head Office) - 623-8525/6028
Fisheries Section (South) - 657-5455/5189

Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs

Head Office, St. Clair Circle, St. Clair
Tel: 868-622-1221-5 Fax: 868-628-9608
Website: www.agriculture.gov.tt

...as we create a food secure nation

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