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Welcome to the Department of Agriculture, Falkland Islands Government

 

Our Vision: A prosperous and self-reliant agricultural sector that creates opportunities for Falkland Islanders and is highly valued locally and internationally.
Our Mission:  To foster a viable and internationally competitive agricultural industry through integrated applied research, extension, business skill development and regulatory programmes.

Agriculture in the Falkland Islands
Much of the Falkland Islands land mass is used for agriculture. Despite grazing with over half a million sheep and approaching 6,000 cattle, the land has largely retained its native plant populations. Interspersed are areas of introduced pasture species, generally on the more naturally fertile soils, which are of particular relevance to animal production due to their improved nutritional value. Click here to learn more about farming and agriculture in the Falkland Islands.

An A4 double-sided leaflet on Agriculture in the Falkland Islands is available for download.

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Using the links at the top of the page, you can navigate around our website and learn about agriculture in the Falkland Islands. If you have any questions after your visit, then please contact us.

What's New...
The DoA will be holding a Grazing Management Day at Saladero on Thursday 4th February. This will be an opportunity for farmers to learn techniques to assist with the monitoring of grazing management, assessing the plant component of their reseeds and assessing pasture quality to maximise animal productivity. If you are interested in attending, please contact the DoA as soon as possible to assist in making the day run as smoothly as possible.

 

The January 2010 Wool Press is available on-line now. Highlights this month are: Are Falklands Sheep Getting Too Soft?; Saladero Grazing Management Day; Forage Oats - Time to Monitor!; Avoiding Drench Resistance; Agriculture's Economic Development Strategy; Report on the Ram & Fleece Show; Commentary on the Sheep Industry and Weather Summary & Rainfall Totals. Plus all the usual features and more!
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