Agriculture
Three Institutions Within The Ministry of Health Get Timely Donations
Timely donations were made today (Monday) to three (3) local institutions
on behalf of the Antigua Fisheries Division, in the form of fish which was
confiscated...
Farmers Frustrated Over Iguanas Consuming Their Crops
Farmers are complaining about a new problem that makes growing crops more difficult; iguanas consuming their crops.
One farmer admits that he kills them on...
Planting Of Forages For Local Livestock Begins
Antigua and Barbuda is currently experiencing a prolonged period of drought
which is not only affecting the people of the country, but the agriculture sector...
Caribbean Has Achieved COVID-19 Containment, Says Researcher
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has been contained in the English-speaking Caribbean and Haiti, according to a leading researcher and academic.
However, Dr. Clive Landis, pro-vice-chancellor for...
An appeal to farmers to guard against bush fires
During the drought season when the land is extremely dry, the risks of bush fires tends to increase and this year was no exception...
ADC Continues To Produce More Crops To Enhance The Country’s Food Security
The Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) at Diamonds Estate, is on a good path to enhancing crop production in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic which...
A Local Back Yard Farmer Says The Benefits Of Growing Your Own Food Goes...
Mr. Kentley Samuel is a backyard farmer within the Jennings Extension Community who has been doing this for approximately six (6) years and has...
The Ministry of Agriculture Builds Momentum In Its COVID-19 Response To Food Nutrition And...
The Ministry of Agriculture in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, has embarked on a widespread land preparation exercise for farmers in Antigua and Barbuda...
Heavy Duty Equipment “Wheels” Through Agricultural Districts In ‘Stepped Up’ Approach To Farming Takes...
The Ministry of Agriculture is currently engaged in an ongoing project for local farmers to have better access to their farms and natural water...
A New Backyard Gardener ‘Repping’ Well
Mr. Chet Jacobs from Vernon`s Estate, is one of many persons who have recently thrown their ‘backyard garden hats’ in the ring to help...
The Farmers Forum President Encourages More Support For Locally Grown Foods
Chairman of the Farmers Forum, Mr. Marvin Joseph is appealing to persons who have collected seedlings in the just concluded ‘Farm Ah Ya Yard’...
Day One Of The Seedlings Distribution Exercise Gets High Marks
It was easy ‘as Sunday morning’, ‘a smooth flow’ and’ very impressive’ were some of the words used by persons collecting seedlings to describe...
Minister Of Agriculture Continues To Push ‘Growing Your Own’
In her continuing efforts to push for food nutrition and security in this Covid-19 era, Minister of Agriculture of Agriculture, Hon. Samantha Marshall is...