<\/strong><\/p>\n What It Is<\/strong> University Field Station Milk is one of those products: a locally produced, pasteurised dairy product derived from pasture-grazed cattle at The UWI Innovation Farm. The operation brings together agricultural research, production, and commercial distribution to deliver top-quality milk to the nation. The entire milking process and the UWI Innovation Farm are generally managed by Dr Martin Hughes, the Deputy Dean of Farms for the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Sustainability.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n Why It Matters<\/strong> What we offer:<\/strong><\/p>\n Competitive Advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n The UWI Field Station Milk sets itself apart through a fully controlled, research-driven \u201cfarm to table\u201d production system that prioritises quality at every stage. From pasture to bottle, we offer these unique aspects: Strategic Partnership Opportunities<\/strong> For further details or to partner with us, contact Dr Martin Hughes at martin.hughes@uwi.edu. For sales or to arrange field visits, contact (868) 663-1483.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" UWI Innovation Farm: Locally Produced, Research-Backed Products What It IsUWI Innovation Farm is rooted in decades of agricultural research and practical expertise, servicing both the national community and the University while providing hands-on training opportunities in livestock management, nutrition and food production. Its mission is to strengthen food and nutrition security by combining scientific innovation […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"difl_page_category":[],"class_list":["post-2443","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n
UWI Innovation Farm is rooted in decades of agricultural research and practical expertise, servicing both the national community and the University while providing hands-on training opportunities in livestock management, nutrition and food production. Its mission is to strengthen food and nutrition security by combining scientific innovation with scalable local production.<\/p>\n
The dairy industry in Trinidad and Tobago is facing a major challenge since it currently meets only roughly 16% of the national demand for milk. UWI Field Station Milk, therefore, provides:<\/p>\n\n
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\u2022 Quality from the ground up: Our cows enjoy a diet of nutrient-rich, high-quality grass forage (primarily Brachiaria hybrid), which helps give our milk its wholesome and delicious taste
\u2022 Animal health and welfare: We prioritise the health of our dairy herds through close monitoring by trained staff and veterinarians. Our stress-free, healthy animals are key to producing high-quality milk
\u2022 Strict hygiene and safety standards: We meticulously adhere to stringent manufacturing practices, with rigorous cleaning and sanitation at every stage
\u2022 Precision pasteurisation: Our milk is processed under carefully controlled conditions to ensure we eliminate the most harmful bacteria without compromising on taste and nutritional value
\u2022 Continuous quality verification: We conduct regular laboratory testing to ensure safety, consistency, and optimal fat and protein content in every batch of milk<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/UWI-Innovation-Farm-image-w-tractor.jpg” title_text=”UWI-Innovation-Farm-image-w-tractor” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/Cows_Milk_enhanced.jpg” title_text=”Cows_Milk_enhanced” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n
UWI Innovation Farm is working diligently to alleviate the country\u2019s dependency on imported food, particularly milk and milk products, in the first instance. We want to expand our production to serve the entire country, and your support can go a long way to do so. UWI Field Station Milk offers several exciting opportunities, including:<\/p>\n\n