The Plant Protection and Quarantine Unit of the Division of Agriculture is the lead institution concerned with the protection of agricultural resources of Dominica from dangerous plant and animal pests and diseases. The responsibility for monitoring of Sanitary and phytosanitary measures which sets out the basic rules for food safety and animal and plant health standards also resides with the Plant Protection and Quarantine Unit in collaboration with other related entities in execution of its activities.

Goals and Objectives

• Safeguard animal and plant resources against the introduction of invasive pests and diseases while satisfying international sanitary and phytosanitary trade obligations.

• Minimize agricultural production losses and export market disruption by quickly detecting and responding to new invasive agricultural pests and diseases or other emerging agricultural health situations.

• Minimize risks to agricultural production, natural resources and human health and safety by effectively managing existing agricultural pests and diseases and damage to wildlife in Dominica.

• To improve and implement programmes to put integrated pest management practices within the reach of farmers through farmer organizations and Extension services.