Valencia Farmers Fight Land Theft | Trinidad and Tobago News

Farmers in Valencia are fighting back against a surge of illegal squatting and theft, as land is bulldozed, divided, and sold without permission—sometimes even with guns pointed at farmers trying to defend their property. One family’s 20-acre dairy farm was destroyed and parcelled out; cattle are being stolen, and the lack of police presence leaves farmers feeling exposed. Many operate on state or forest land, adding legal complications. Police are ramping up surveillance and urging farmers to document incidents, while officials promise to investigate—but deeper solutions are needed. Amid the crisis, some farmers are turning to solar energy for resilience, as law enforcement and agricultural agencies pledge support, though the road ahead remains fraught for Valencia’s farming community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81b6370e5d13284d