About the Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture has responsibility for the following:

• Implementing Grenada’s Agricultural Policy;
• Implementation of the National Forestry Policy;
• Translating and implementing other national policies relating to its mandate;
• The development and management of an agricultural strategic plan;
• Developing and implementing programmes that are economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound;
• Supporting programmes that would contribute to the economic and social well being of stakeholders;
• Creating and maintaining an environment for enhancing productivity and competitiveness in the agricultural sector;
• Facilitating the production of safe food;
• Education and training – developing and implementing public awareness programmes and training stakeholders;
• Collaborating with regional and international agencies including CARICOM, OECS, CARDI, IICA, FAO, EU and GEF;
• Evaluating and strategizing to improve the management and delivery of all its function.