Although there are no reports of the highly infectious African Swine Fever in Barbados, agriculture officials are on high alert and have a preparedness plan hinged on four pillars to prevent, address and respond to the disease, if the need arises. Senior Veterinary...
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, stated that plans to ensure that the country is in a state of readiness for the African Swine Fever, were approved by Cabinet. (FP) Barbados, like the rest of the region, has been placed in a state of readiness,...
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, said that Government has negotiated with the main feed manufacturer, Pinnacle Feeds, for an 11 per cent rise, as opposed to the previously indicated 26 and 19 per cent increase, respectively. (FP) Government has...
Protocols are now being established to require persons to have a licence, or some authorisation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Environmental Protection Department before being allowed to purchase the pesticides. (Stock Photo) Government is...
The Pesticides Container Management Scheme has been launched in Barbados. (Stock photo) Barbados has joined several countries in formalising plans to govern the disposal of pesticide containers used on the island. The Pesticides Container Management Scheme was...
