Agriculture
Poultry production is on an upward swing in Antigua & Barbuda
A breakthrough is underway in poultry production in Antigua and Barbuda and when fully implemented, it will make a significant impact on the importation...
CARIFESTA staff learn about the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption
Members of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV) Steering Committee were guests at the CARIFESTA Office last Thursday, to make a presentation...
“Agriculture stands as a bright light in the darkness”- PM Browne
During the 2021 Budget Statement Presentation, Prime Minister, The Hon. Gaston Browne commended the growth and development of the agricultural sector during 2020.
“A bright...
Construction commences on a horticulture nursery to aid in the management and care of...
Construction of a horticulture nursery with dimensions of 30ft x 50ft is currently being erected in Bendals on the property for the Ministry of...
IICA spearheads major Automated Drip Irrigation Project for local farmers.
The International Institute For Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), through a collective crowdfunding or micro financing campaign entitled #IAmJoiningIICAChallenge, is spearheading a major activity to...
Plans underway for farmers to get more access to water
Minister of Agriculture, Hon Samantha Marshall has announced that government has taken concrete steps to ensure that farmers in Antigua and Barbuda get better...
Agriculture Officials encourage more corporate partnership involvement on projects to boost the agriculture sector
Minister of agriculture Hon. Samantha Marshall has commended the GARD Center for helping to lay a solid foundation for youths who have shared an...
JCI Antigua encourages residents to become more engaged in sustainable food access and security
The 2020 President of JCI Antigua Andrea Smithen said that the organization has pledged its commitment to continue assisting the vulnerable in society to...
Antigua imports 50 million pounds of meat annually
Cabinet Notes: Five officials from the Ministry of Agriculture were invited to Cabinet to address the steps required to strengthen farming of both food...
Lewis says this time next year water rationing and shortage should be a thing...
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Samantha Marshall lead a delegation to visit a new Reverse Osmosis Plant (RO Plant) at the Ffryes Beach location, which...
Lions Club of Antigua selected as Food Heroes
The Lions Club of Antigua was selected by the Ministry of Agriculture as one of the ‘Food Heroes’ for World Food Day 2020 and...
Agriculture Officials encourage more corporate partnership involvement on projects to boost the agriculture sector
Minister of agriculture Hon. Samantha Marshall has commended the GARD Center for helping to lay a solid foundation for youths who have shared an...