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The promotion of Barbados agriculture is at the heart of the Government of Barbados' efforts to improve the health and food security of its citizenry.
To learn more about agriculture in Barbados, please refer to the following list of Barbados agriculture related websites. Where websites are not available, contact information will be provided.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Graeme Hall, Christ Church
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 428-4150
Fax: +1 (246) 420-8444
Email: info@agriculture.gov.bb
Website: www.agriculture.gov.bb
Obtain official government information on Barbados agriculture sector including Agricast crop forecasts, statistics, investment incentives and more.
Barbados Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Online Legislation Database
P.O. Box 505
Graeme Hall, Christ Church
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 428-4150
Fax: +1 (246) 420-8444
Email: office@spsenquirypoint.gov.bb
Website: www.spsenquirypoint.gov.bb
This online database provides the latest information and documentation on agriculture legislation produced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Barbados Agricultural Society
"The Grotto"
Beckles Road, St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 436-6683 / 4
Fax: +1 (246) 435-0651
Email: bdosagriculturalsociety@caribsurf.com
Website: www.basonevoice.org
Read about the latest agricultural developments from people who know. Established in 1845 by an Act of Parliament, the Barbados Agriculture Society is the coordinating body of 7 commodity groups. Representing more than 500 local farmers, the BAS provides the "one voice of Barbados farmers."
Find information and contact representatives of the following commodity groups:
» Barbados Association of Pig Farmers
» Barbados Egg and Poultry Producers' Association
» Barbados Fruit &Vegetable Growers' Association
» Barbados Floral Producers & Exporters' Association
» Barbados Dairy and Beef Producers' Association
» Barbados Sheep Farmers Inc.
» Barbados Cotton Growers' Association
4-H Club of Barbados
Pine Plantation Road
St. Michael, Bridgetown
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 427-7576
Fax: +1 (246) 429-6606
Email: b4hfon@caribsurf.com
Website: http://agriculture.gov.bb/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=1714
4-H is an international youth oriented organization with various Barbadian chapters. Visit their website to learn more about the 4-H organization in Barbados and what they are doing in your community.
Caribbean Poultry Association
#3 Ragbir Street, St. Augustine
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.
Tel: +1 (868) 662-2947
E-mail: desmondali@caribbeanpoultry.org
Website: www.caribbeanpoultry.org
Promoting the development of Caribbean broiler and table egg industries, the Caribbean Poultry Association website provides industry specific information on best practices, government policy, industry development as well national, regional and international poultry news, forecasts and trends.
Caribbean Agribusiness Association (CABA)
CABA Secretariat (C/o IICA in Trinidad & Tobago)
#3 Herbert Street
Newtown, Port of Spain
Trinidad, W.I.
Tel: +1 (868) 628-4403 / 628-4078 / 9
Fax: +1 (868) 628-4562
Email: caba@iicacarc.org
Information Website: www.agroinfo.org/pagegen/agroinfo/caribean/caba/default.htm
CABA joins industry professionals in promoting the collective action, lobbying and advocacy efforts in the region. Click on this link for access to CABA contact information, news bulletins and links to other agriculture-related websites.
CARICOM Agribusiness Development Programme
CARICOM Secretariat
P.O. Box 10827
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel: +1 (592) 222-0001 x75
Fax: +1 (592) 222-0171
Email: jsutherland@caricom.org
Website: www.caricom.org/jsp/projects/agribusiness_dev/agribusiness_development_main_page.jsp
The Agribusiness Development Programme works to enhance and coordinate the framework for macroeconomic sectoral policy within the CARICOM Secretariat. Visit their website for information on regional agribusiness developments such as action plans for tarbeted communities and information on national and regional training opportunities, workshops and dialogues between policy makers and stakeholders.
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
IICA Office in Barbados
"Chelsea House"
Chelsea Road, St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 427-4740
Fax: +1 (246) 429-3509
E-mail: iica.bb@iica.int
Website: www.iica.int/Eng/regiones/caribe/barbados/Pages/default.aspx
A specialised agency of the Inter-American System, IICA encourages and supports its member states in achieving agricultural development for their rural populations. Visit IICA's Barbados' country page to find out what IICA is doing in Barbados or to read the latest annual reports and publications.
Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFan)
P.O Box 827
New Montrose, Kingstown
St. Vincent & the Grenadines, W.I.
Tel: +1 (784) 453-1004
Fax: +1 (784) 453-1239
Website: www.caribbeanfarmers.org
CaFan is an information and communication portal for Caribbean farmers. Exchange ideas, experiences, resources, information and technology with other farmers in the region while helping to create a more competitive and sustainable Caribbean agriculture sector. An excellent networking tool, small farmers and agriculturalists will benefit from this regional advocacy network and the opportunity to join a community of like-minded people in the region.
Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute (CARDI)
CARDI Headquarters
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, University Campus
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Tel: +1 (868) 645-1205 / 6 / 7
Fax: +1 (868) 645-1208
Website: www.cardi.org
For the latest news, country reports, reviews and technical publications on agriculture research and development refer to CARDI's website today.
Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery / Private Sector Outreach
Barbados Office
1st floor, Speedbird House
Independence Square, Bridgetown
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 430-1670
Fax: +1 (246) 228-9528
Email: barbados.office@crnm.org
Website: www.crnm.org
The CRNM web page provides an online forum, news, a digital library, trade data and information on trade agreements involving member states and the region as a whole.
Caribbean Export Development Agency
Mutual Building, Hastings Main Road
Christ Church, BB15154
Barbados, W.I.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 34B
Brittons Hill Post Office
St. Michael, BB14000
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 436-0578
Fax: +1 (246) 436-9999
E-mail: info@carib-export.com
Website: www.carib-export.com
Find out about technical and direct assistance, training, market information and leading CARIFORUM based companies at Carib-Export.com. This website also offers information on grant schemes, trade policy, advocacy and the latest investment news for the region.
Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA/Agritrade)
CTA BP/POB 380
NL 6700 AJ Wageningen
Pays Bas, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 317 467100
Fax: +31 (0) 317 460067
Email: cta@cta.int
Website: http://agritrade.cta.int
The Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation provides executive briefs, news and analyses of events affecting agricultural trade in ACP countries.
Organization of American States (OAS)
General Secretariat Building (GSB)
1889 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
20006, USA
Tel: +1 (202) 458-3000
Website: www.oas.org
For everything you need to know about democracy, human rights, security, regional development and cooperation visit the OAS website. Find information on sustainable development, treaties and agreements, migration and much more.
International Finance Corporation/Agribusiness
Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean
Tel: +1 (202) 458-7513
Fax: +1 (202) 974-4338
E-mail: Aklein@ifc.org
Website: www.ifc.org/agribusiness
IFC provides information on global agribusiness, sustainability, sectoral information food security, financial products and other financing options.
Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
Caribbean Regional Branch Office
CTA
C/o Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI)
University Campus, St Augustine
Trinidad, W.I.
Tel: +1 (868) 645-1205 / 6 / 7
Fax: +1 (868) 645-1208
E-mail: cardi@trinidad.net
Website: www.cta.int
Learn about the CTA though this helpful website. Take advantage of online forums, information on grants and application forms, publications, an online database as well as details regarding workshops and seminars.
World Bank/Agriculture and Rural Development
The World Bank
1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20433 USA
Tel: +1 (202) 473-1000
Fax: +1 (202) 477-6391
Website: www.worldbank.org/ard
As agriculture and rural development portal of the World Bank, ARD provides information on agriculture education and training, research, trade, biodiversity, climate change, commodity risk management and more. Publications, statistics and other agriculture-relate resources are also available.
Caribbean Agribusiness Association (CABA)
C/o Mr. James Paul, Chairman/President - National Coordinator for Barbados
Tel: +1 (246) 436-6683
Fax: +1 (246) 435-0651
Website: www.cabaregional.org
The region's first agricultural association, CABA is the collective negotiating voice for agribusiness sub-sector.
Europe-Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Liaison Committee (COLEACP)
5 rue de la Corderie - Centra 342
94586 Rungis Cedex
France
Tel: +33 (1) 41 80 02 10
Fax: +33 (1) 41 80 02 19
Email: coleacp@coleacp.org
Website: www.coleacp.org
COLEACP is an inter-professional network promoting sustainable horticultural trade. Join ACP producers, exporters and EU importers of fruit and vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants as well as other companies and partners involved in the ACP/EU horticulture industry by becoming a member today!
Caribbean Food & Nutrition Institute
Jamaica Centre Caribbean Food & Nutrition Institute
P. O. Box 140
Mona, Kingston 7
Jamaica, W.I.
Tel: +1 (876) 927-1540 / 927-1927
Fax: +1 (876) 927-2657
E-mail: e-mail@cfni.paho.org
Website: http://new.paho.org/cfni/
Trinidad Centre Caribbean Food & Nutrition Institute
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine Campus
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.
Tel: +1 (868) 645-2917 / (868) 663-1544
Fax: +1 (868) 663-1544
E-mail: cfni@cablenett.net
Website: http://new.paho.org/cfni/
CFNI delivers information regarding national and regional policy, events, projects, programmes and initiatives as well as core health data, publications, health topics and country-specific information.
Caribbean Knowledge Management Centre
UNECLAC's Caribbean Digital Library
ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
1 Chancery Lane
P.O. Box 1113
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Tel: +1 (868) 623-5595
Fax: +1 (868) 623-8485
Email: registry@eclacpos.org
Website: www.eclacpos.org/cdl/cdl.asp
The Caribbean Knowledge Management Centre is a comprehensive digital library with everything you want to know about agriculture, finance, investments and a whole lot more. The Knowledge Management Centre also provides development profiles, information communication technology country profiles, news bulletins and links to a host of Caribbean Economic Development Journals.
Food and Agriculture Organization - Subregional Office for the Caribbean (FAO-SLAC)
PO Box 631-C
UN House, Marine Gardens
Hastings, Christ Church
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 426-7111 / 7110
Website: www.fao.org
The leading agriculture research and information dissemination organization, visit the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization website to find out the latest news, agriculture developments, trends and forecasts in the nation, the region and the world.
The Barbados Society of Technologists in Agriculture
C/o Sugarland Farms
Salters, St George
Barbados, W.I.
Email: secretary@bstabarbados.com
Website: www.bstabarbados.com
Learn about the history of the BSTA and what is it today. Find information on BSTA projects, contact information, conference updates and more. The BSTA also organizes interesting tours, seminars and think-tanks.
Agriculture Market Access Database (AMAD)
Fax: +33 (1) 44 30 61 18
Email: contact@amad.org
Website: www.amad.org
AMAD Online is a free information service offering a vast array of information and reference material on 50 countries. AMAD is a cooperative effort by government and non-government sources including: Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, EU Commission - Agriculture Directorate-General, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, The World Bank, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the United States Department of Agriculture - Economic Research Service.
Caribbean Regional Agricultural Policy Network
Website: www.carapn.net
This policy network presents a collection of national, sub-regional and regional policy issues, initiatives and documents regarding agriculture in the Caribbean.
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