Agriculture Sector Critical

Agriculture Sector Critical

Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, has underscored the importance of the agricultural sector, saying it is necessary that Barbados achieves a greater level of food security. Mr. Straughn made the comments on Friday after touring Agrofest 2019 at...
Use Land Spaces For Local Food Production

Use Land Spaces For Local Food Production

Though satisfied with the involvement of youth in this year’s Agrofest, Minister of Housing, Lands and Rural Development, Denis Kellman, wants to see more utilisation of the land area around the island as spaces for food production. Speaking following a tour of the...
“Grow What You Eat” Launched At Agrofest

“Grow What You Eat” Launched At Agrofest

A project encouraging Barbadians and others to grow healthy foods and eat what they produce has been initiated by the Rural Development Commission (RDC). Known as the Grow What You Eat Programme, it was launched at this year’s Agrofest. Acting Director of the RDC,...
Reduced Ticket Prices For Agrofest 2018

Reduced Ticket Prices For Agrofest 2018

Patrons attending this year’s Agrofest will be paying less to enter, following a decision by the organisers to lower the entrance fees. The new entrance fees are: children’s tickets, $4 if purchased from the box offices and $6 at the gate; adult’s tickets, $13 if...
BAS Pushing Social Media To Agrofest Exhibitors

BAS Pushing Social Media To Agrofest Exhibitors

This year, the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) will be using all means to feature the 300-plus exhibitors expected at Agrofest in Queen’s Park from February 23 to 25. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), James Paul, in addressing the participants being sponsored by the...

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