The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries today officially inaugurated the Brechin Castle Agro-Processing Facility in Couva, marking a major step in the Ministry’s ongoing drive to modernise and industrialise Trinidad and Tobago’s agro-processing sector.

The Brechin Castle Agro-Processing Facility is designed to process high volumes of agricultural produce, reduce post-harvest losses, absorb market surpluses, and convert raw commodities into value-added, export-ready products. The facility also strengthens the country’s agro-industrial capacity through improved processing, packaging, shelf-life extension, and export readiness.

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C. M.P., Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, delivered the keynote address, emphasising the Government’s commitment to strengthening food security and empowering local farmers through value-added agriculture. During her address, the Prime Minister stated, “This is agriculture driven not only by cultivation, but also by processing, branding, exports and innovation,” as she highlighted the transformative role of the Brechin Castle Agro-Processing Facility in advancing the nation’s agricultural sector. The Prime Minister also expressed sincere appreciation to the government and people of India for their support in making the facility possible, describing the initiative as a symbol of the enduring partnership and shared developmental goals between Trinidad and Tobago and India.