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Agricultural Statistics
Statistics enable informed decision-making and trend analysis, and the Ministry of Agriculture collects weekly and monthly data from stakeholders to monitor sector and commodity performance. To learn more about agricultural data and sector performance, click here.
Ministry Highlights
Explore our series of articles, advertorials, etc. aimed at preparing farmers on how best to prepare and protect their crops and livelihoods. explore more
Explore Our Departments
The Ministry is made up of several departments and units which provide a range of functions, click on a section below to learn more about the department or click here to view all departments.
Welcome to Animal Nutrition Unit
Supports animal health and nutrition through forage and pasture development and optimum beef and milk production through artificial insemination.
Welcome to Entomology
The Entomology Unit is one third of the Plant Protection Department. This unit focuses on the management and control of agricultural pests on the island as well as the prevention of pests entering Barbados through commercial trade and passengers.
Welcome to Government Analytical Services
The Government Analytical Services is charged with providing chemical and microbiological analytical services such as water, soil and food tests, for the Government, private sector and the general public.
Welcome to Pesticides Unit
The Pesticides Unit has the responsibility of regulating the entry and usage of pesticides in Barbados to ensure that they are least harmful to human and animal health as well as the environment.
Welcome to Tissue Culture Lab
The Home Agricultural Station is the home of the Tissue Culture Laboratory which focuses on the production of disease-free planting materials and the creation of a bank of genetic material used to replace crops destroyed by a major event.
Welcome to VET Services
The Vet Service Department is responsible for (1) the protection of local animals by preventing the entry of exotic animal diseases during trade (2) the safety of foods of animal origin and (3) the consistent availability of animal protein through livestock disease prevention and reproductive efficiency.
Our Partners
At the Ministry, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By working together with our partners, we are cultivating a resilient agricultural system that supports livelihoods today and secures a prosperous future for generations to come. Click on a partner's logo below to find out more information.
