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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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US Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
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 …
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Farming leader wants seat at event planning table to boost readiness
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreThe 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 …
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Costa Rican Vet: Invest in farm equipment to boost dairy
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreA 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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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‘Lack of cooperation’ hindering farm theft fight
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntMinister 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 …
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Barbados signs MOU with China to expand capabilities in agricultural sector
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntBarbados 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 …