Agriculture

Sheep farmers have voiced strong opposition to a joint venture with Guyana aimed at replenishing declining numbers of the indigenous Blackbelly sheep, citing concerns over transparency and questioning the programme’s …

Some agricultural landowners who have been complaining about major increases to their land tax bill could soon get some relief, according to Prime Minister Mia Mottley. She has revealed that …

Blue Economy Minister Adrian Forde has sought to reassure Barbadians that there will be no immediate increase in fish prices in the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s devastation of the fishing …

Poultry farmers are grappling with financial pressures as some supermarkets and poultry wholesalers employ unfair pricing strategies, Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) Chief Executive Officer James Paul has charged. He has …

Students from the Derrick Smith School & Vocational Centre, Challenor Creative Arts & Training Centre, and The Ann Hill School are receiving another year of support in climate-smart and adaptive …

A prominent agricultural expert has called for the establishment of a regional food security agency, citing compounding challenges facing the region’s drive to feed itself. Dr Chelston Brathwaite, former Director …

A specialised centre will soon open to train fisherfolk to better utilise fish silage, not only as an additional income source but also as a way to drastically reduce the …

A top root crop grower has predicted a shortage of sweet potatoes and yams in the next few months as a result of low rainfall coupled with a heatwave during …

The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with plantation owners will soon be rolling out a national cow itch eradication programme. Minister Indar Weir made the announcement on Thursday night during …