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CultivateU Learning Labs Launch for Sustainable Agriculture in The Bahamas
In a significant partnership, Bron Ltd. (BRON) and the Inter-AmericanDevelopment Bank Group (IDB Group), through its innovation and venture laboratory, IDB Labunveil the CultivateU project, which aims to make strides toward sustainable development and enhancing food security in The Bahamas. This initiative comes in response to the compounded challenges of natural disasters and global supply shorta...
Agriculture Minister: Even As We Move Rapidly, We Do So Cautiously
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - In late summer of last year, government released of a compendium of proposed legislation intended to create a framework for the regulation of the marijuana industry in country.
IICA and ADO Sign MOU, Will work together to support agriculture development, education in The Bahamas
IICA and ADO Sign MOU, Will work together to support agriculture development, education in The Bahamas
The Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) of The Bahamas and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced this week that they will partner in a long-term effort to promote sustainable development in The Bahamas, specifically in the contributions of the agricultural sector to social and economic growth of the nation.
MP Major and Senator Young get new but unknown roles at Agriculture
THE Office of the Prime Minister said Southern Shores MP Leroy Major and Senator Tyrell Young would assume new roles in the Ministry of Agriculture, but did not announce their new positions or why they were being moved.
"Agriculture Prepares You For Life"
"Agriculture Prepares You For Life"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - C.V. Bethel Senior High School is also one of several schools doing their part to encourage backyard agriculture and homegrown food.
Donation of Four Drones to Enhance Agriculture Sector
Four drones have been donated to expand capacity in the nation's agriculture sector. The drones -- a donation by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will provide cutting-edge assistance to the sector. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Ministry on Tuesday, 26th March. In attendance was the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Hon. Jomo ...
National Advisory Committee on Agriculture Formed
National Advisory Committee on Agriculture Formed
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 40-member national advisory committee has been formed to advance agriculture and assist with lowering the country's food import bill.
UN Food and Agriculture Organization donates drones to Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources
UN Food and Agriculture Organization donates drones to Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — This afternoon, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) donated four drone kits to the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources. The drones will assist in enhancing land surveying capabilities and support the marine resources and forestry departments. According to FAO officials, they will also be holding a three-month intensive training [...]
Agriculture Minister: We're Going To Bring Back Tremendous Results
GUYANA - The Bahamas yielded some fruitful results at the 38th Food Agricultural Organization Latin America and Caribbean Regional Conference held in Georgetown, Guyana this week.
Agriculture Is Bahamian Culture
Agriculture Is Bahamian Culture
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As the country moves towards reducing its reliance on importing foods, The Ministry Of Agriculture and Marine Resources's Agri-Business Expo is set to return next month.