Barbados ‘to open export packhouse’ as distillery inaugurates Kendal Farm Ricardo Roberts24/10/20260839 views Barbados will open an export packhouse within the next few weeks to expand farm export opportunities, Agriculture Minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight announced on Friday at the acquisition of one of… Read more
Rising costs, tighter credit squeeze fisherfolk Ricardo Roberts19/10/20260242 views Fishing boat operators in Barbados can spend as much as $7 000 on diesel for a single trip, according to Oistins fisherfolk as soaring costs and tighter access to finance… Read more
From John’s Farm to the Food & Rum’s Table: Supporting Barbados’ Local Farmers Barbados Today18/10/20260552 views Ask John Jones about the best thing he has ever tasted and he takes you back to a tomato. A purple salad tomato, grown a couple of years ago, whose… Read more
More Bajans showing interest in growing their own food Shanna Moore16/10/20260384 views More Barbadians are exploring ways to grow their own food, with householders showing increasing interest in hydroponics, greenhouse cultivation and other methods that require relatively little space. The Barbados Agricultural… Read more
Crop rotation concerns emerge amid fungal diseases Shanna Moore15/10/20260314 views Fungal diseases affecting pumpkins, squash and watermelons are among the problems being reported to agricultural extension officers, with concerns that some farmers’ planting practices could be increasing their crops’ vulnerability… Read more
Food & Rum Festival showcases home‑grown flavours Ricardo Roberts11/10/20260423 views Local farmers, fishers, and home‑grown ingredients are taking centre stage at this year’s Food & Rum Festival, with the menu built around authentic Barbadian produce sourced directly from across the… Read more
Port checks stepped up after Suriname bird flu outbreak Ricardo Roberts02/10/20260263 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 Roberts02/10/20260717 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 Roberts01/10/20260365 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 Roberts01/10/20260274 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