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New Dairy Processing Plant Commissioned In Longdenville
A new chapter in Trinidad and Tobago’s dairy industry began on Thursday, with the commissioning of a 300-litre pasteurisation plant at the Sugarcane Feed Centre in Longdenville.

The initiative, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, is aimed at strengthening domestic agro-processing capacity while building a more resilient local dairy value chain.

Speaking at the commissioning, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Analeen Inniss, stressed that the new plant represents a revitalisation of the local dairy processing industry, one geared towards reducing imports while boosting domestic supply.

“The activation of this facility is particularly significant within the current context of declining domestic milk production and increasing pressure on the national food import bill.”

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Ravi Ratiram, said the initiative addresses long-standing challenges within the sector and provides dairy farmers with a reliable pathway to convert raw milk into value-added products.

“The operationalisation of this pasteurisation plant represents a targeted intervention to decentralise dairy processing and democratise market access.”

The Minister added that the initiative will be supported by practical training in improved forage systems and pasture management, aimed at lowering input costs and improving on-farm productivity.

“Additionally, the Ministry will facilitate the introduction of superior dairy genetics to improve herd performance and milk yield supported by enhanced extension services to deliver continuous science-based guidance to farmers.”

The Longdenville facility is designed to operate as a decentralised processing hub, providing dairy farmers with a dependable outlet for fresh raw milk while enabling the production of a range of value-added dairy products.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing collaboration with farmers, industry stakeholders and development partners, as efforts continue to drive innovation, improve productivity and position the dairy sector for long-term sustainable growth.

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