Employees of the Kendall farm school were thrown into mourning after one of their colleagues died in a freak accident. 47 year old lorry loader Andrew Dalrymple died after he fell off a lorry at the Kendall farm school.

Secretary for the Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment, Mr. Godwin Adams, plans to meet with farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector for their opinions on their plans to increase food productivity on the island.

Agriculture in Tobago may need a serious boosting, but it is certainly not dead. The Tobago Agri Business Cooperative Society Limited held its first two day Tobago Farmer’s Market at Gulf City Mall, where a number of local farmers from the eight agricultural districts showcased and sold locally grown produce.

President of the Tobago Agricultural Association, Owen Dillon is concerned about the little number of young people that are showing interest in the Agricultural sector at this time.

The Bethel Empowerment Skills Training Centre was opened last June. Since then, it has been making strides in its mission to develop the skills of young persons in the village of Bethel and environs under the sturdy guidance of Minister of Tobago Development Dr. Delmon Baker.

Day one of World Food Day celebrations kicked off on Wednesday at the Dwight Yorke Stadium as the two-day event promises to be full of excitement and surprises.

Secretary for the division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs and the Environment Gary Melville, has responded to the questions raised by Minority Leader Ashworth Jack and TOP Chairman Lionel Coker.

President of the Tobago Agricultural Society Owen Dillon says farmers are disappointed with the plans for agriculture which were outlined in the Tobago House of Assembly’s 2013 budget proposals.