AgricultureLocal News Take Two by Emmanuel Joseph 23/03/2024 written by Emmanuel Joseph 4 min read After missing this week’s much-anticipated start of sugar harvest, the man at the helm of the two companies that have taken over the industry has announced that Monday will definitely … Continue Reading 23/03/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal News Scorpions, lizards, pests discovered in Port checks by Barbados Today 07/03/2024 by Barbados Today 07/03/2024 A tough-talking Chief Agricultural Officer told the House of Assembly on Wednesday that his department will do its job at the ports of entry without fear or favour, as he … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal News Gov’t, Rastas to work together on medicinal cannabis project by Barbados Today 07/03/2024 by Barbados Today 07/03/2024 Government is looking to finance a medicinal marijuana project with the Rastafarian community, growing and processing the product before turning over the entire business to the community. This was revealed … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal News Deal to ease financial strain on farmers by Sheria Brathwaite 01/03/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 01/03/2024 Pine Hill Dairy (PHD) and the island’s monopoly feed supplier Pinnacle Feeds have inked a purchasing agreement that promises savings for dairy farmers experiencing financial strain amid declining milk production, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureGuyanaLocal NewsNews Agrofest: Impressive display by Guyana contingent by Sheria Brathwaite 25/02/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 25/02/2024 The Guyana contingent at Agrofest came with one mission — to impress the patrons with their handcrafted items. From manufacturing to Amerindian-made items, there was lots to see and choose … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal NewsNews Locally produced gourmet sugars available on global market by Sheria Brathwaite 25/02/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 25/02/2024 Locally produced gourmet sugars are now available on the global market thanks to Export Barbados’ International Food Science Centre. On Saturday Chief Executive Officer Mark Hill boasted of a variety … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal NewsNews St George Lions 4-H Club shines at Agrofest by Sheria Brathwaite 25/02/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 25/02/2024 There was a burst of energy from the St George Lions 4-H Club at Agrofest. The young members had all the right elements of a good salesperson. They were filled … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal NewsNews President Sandra Mason visits Agrofest by Sheria Brathwaite 24/02/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 24/02/2024 President Dame Sandra Mason is no stranger to Agrofest. She has been taking a tour of the annual agricultural exhibition held at Queen’s Park, St Michael, since 2018. This year … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal NewsNews Parris wants steps taken to safeguard Blackbelly Sheep population by Barbados Today 20/01/2024 by Barbados Today 20/01/2024 By Rawle Toney Barbados should establish a robust breeding programme for Blackbelly Sheep before entering into further exporting agreements, according to the President of the Barbados Sheep Farmers. Rommel Parris … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureGuyanaNewsRegional Guyana records increase in rice, sugar production in 2023 by Barbados Today 01/01/2024 by Barbados Today 01/01/2024 (CMC) – Guyana has recorded a seven per cent increase in rice production this year as compared with 2022, earning nearly GUY$50 billion. The country also recorded a significant increase … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail