Agriculture

Agricultural experts are testing a locally-produced liquid fertiliser from sargassum seaweed, potentially offering a solution to a persistent problem that chokes bays and smothers beaches while providing farmers with a …

Barbados needs more livestock veterinarians, the government’s chief vet has urged, warning that a shortage of large animal vets poses a significant threat to agriculture. Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark …

The government’s decision to import chicken wings for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is severely affecting the business of many small farmers, Barbados TODAY has learned. As the industry …

The agricultural sector has proven itself! Arguably, the sector was more resilient than the traditionally revered tourism and hospitality sectors, during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Local agricultural production can be …

In an article entitled “110,000 tonnes hit sugar cane mark” in Nationnews on Saturday, July 27, 2024, Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir said, “This (2024) will be the last year …

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 …