Port checks stepped up after Suriname bird flu outbreak Ricardo Roberts02/10/2026035 views Barbados has strengthened surveillance at its ports of entry following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Suriname, but Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Trotman said on Friday… Read more
Egg and poultry leader outlines plan to unify small farmers Ricardo Roberts02/10/20260134 views Small poultry farmers in Barbados, long trapped in a cycle of oversupply and shortage driven by fragmented operations and price wars, have been given a plan to unite to be… Read more
Farmers get behind ‘buy local’ push for Christmas Ricardo Roberts01/10/20260291 views Ahead of a festive season surge in demand for home-grown pork, poultry and eggs, the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) is rolling out an aggressive “buy Bajan” campaign aimed at weaning… Read more
Dairy cows wilting under unprecedented heat, farmers warn Ricardo Roberts01/10/20260235 views Dairy cows are being forced to spend vital energy trying to stay cool rather than produce milk, as soaring temperatures and prolonged dry weather place the island’s herds under unprecedented… Read more
Sargassum microbes to drive new science hub Ricardo Roberts30/09/20260633 views The discovery of three microbial strains in sargassum could help Barbados secure new intellectual property, expand scientific research and turn marine resources into high-value commercial products, Science and Technology Minister… Read more
4-H makes fresh appeal for volunteers with technical skills Shamar Blunt30/09/20260279 views The Barbados 4-H Foundation is seeking volunteers with technical expertise to help broaden its youth development programmes beyond traditional agriculture, Vice Chairman Osmond Harewood has said. He made the appeal… Read more
BAS rejects claims Paul was fired or barred from meeting Ricardo Roberts29/09/20260186 views The Barbados Agricultural Society has rejected suggestions that former chief executive James Paul was abruptly dismissed or deliberately locked out of a recent membership meeting. Amid mounting speculation, BAS President… Read more
$220m water treatment project to begin in October Ricardo Roberts24/09/20260559 views The government is to begin construction next month on a $220 million project to reclaim irrigation water from wastewater in a bid to support farming and protect the environment, the… Read more
James Paul retires as BAS chief Barbados Today24/09/202601.4K views James Paul has retired as chief executive officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), ending a lengthy tenure during which he became one of the most recognisable voices on issues… Read more
Ice machine back in action ‘within days’ Lourianne Graham23/09/20260317 views Fisherfolk at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex could have access to a fully operational ice machine within days, as the government continues efforts to maintain the ageing equipment while working towards… Read more