Agriculture

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 …

Experts have linked skyrocketing food prices in Barbados to a rampant epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCD), Barbados TODAY has been told. Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies …

With consumers crying out about the high cost of living and their inability to buy fruits, vegetables and other wholesome foods, a university academic is challenging them to pressure the …

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 …

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 …

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 …