Climate expert urges policies to protect vulnerable Shanna Moore18/05/20240190 views A senior economist at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged more inclusive policies to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable groups. Nicholas Sitko made the… Read more
Climate-smart farming boost with $8M project Shanna Moore18/05/20240186 views Barbados is poised to make strides in climate-resilient agriculture through a US$4 million (BDS$8 million) project spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Subregional Office for the Caribbean. Funded… Read more
‘Too soon to tell’ impact of neighbour’s feed price cuts Sheria Brathwaite18/05/20240256 views Days after a major feed plant in neighbouring St Vincent slashed prices, Barbados’ livestock and poultry feed monopoly – Pinnacle Feeds – said Friday it is too soon to tell… Read more
US Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift Barbados Today16/05/20240348 views The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of United States drug policy. A proposed rule sent to… Read more
Farming leader wants seat at event planning table to boost readiness Shanna Moore09/05/20240698 views The Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) James Paul has urged for a more collaborative and strategic approach to planning major events like the T20 Cricket World… Read more
Costa Rican Vet: Invest in farm equipment to boost dairy Shanna Moore09/05/20240423 views A visiting Costa Rican veterinary expert has called for investment in farm equipment to increase dairy production, especially during the dry season when grass is scarce. Dr Esteban Mata Paniagua,… Read more
Primates creating headaches for pineapple farmer in Orange Hill Sheria Brathwaite03/05/202403.7K views For the first time in the six years he has been farming, Devon Slater of Orange Hill, St James is faced with a monkey problem. The green, furry primates have… Read more
Juman: Local producers could produce enough wings for World Cup Sheria Brathwaite25/04/202401.5K views One of the island’s largest chicken producers has predicted that the importation of two 40-foot containers of wings to meet expected demand during the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup will… Read more
‘Lack of cooperation’ hindering farm theft fight Shamar Blunt23/04/20240402 views Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir has expressed frustration that efforts to combat crop and livestock theft are being hindered by citizens and other farmers repeatedly hiding information that could lead… Read more
Barbados signs MOU with China to expand capabilities in agricultural sector Shamar Blunt21/04/202401.2K views Barbados has signed a memorandum of understanding with China, aimed at expanding the island’s capabilities within the agricultural sector. The signing took place Sunday at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food… Read more