The Department of Agriculture in the Turks and Caicos Islands has begun an active dog trapping exercise aimed at improving community safety and reducing the growing concerns surrounding stray and uncontrolled dogs across the islands. Dog Trapping Residents in several communities have expressed concerns over roaming dogs, incidents of dog bites, and threats to livestock and private property. In response, the Department has launched a coordinated effort designed to safely cap

Over the past two days, the Department of Agriculture has had the distinct privilege of hosting PJ Budler, an internationally respected cattle expert and genetics authority originally from South Africa, whose global experience spans decades and more than 50 countries. Budler documenting cattle Mr. Budler was invited by the Department to conduct a preliminary assessment of the cattle populations on Salt Cay and Grand Turk. With extensive credentials that include founding Bon

The Department of Agriculture formally launched the Farmer Field School (FFS)—a new five-month, hands-on agricultural training programme—on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the Kew Town Farmers Market. Hon. Zhavargo Jolly (third from left seated), Minister of Tourism with responsibility for Agriculture share lens with members of the Agriculture Department, some local farmers, Members of the Cadet Corp and Students of the Raymond Gardiner High School. At second left (seated) i