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April 18, 2024
Three Cabinet ministers set to attend the first harvest RBC and ADO’s partnership set to seed 400 backyard farming kits at St. James Road’s community wellness event this weekend
With three members of Cabinet set to attend the first harvest of a community garden off Kemp Road, hundreds of area residents will get a chance to learn farming basics or sharpen their green thumbs April 20 when the ADO (Agricultural Development Organization) and RBC partner to distribute 400 backyard farming kits at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
BAMSI Explores Promising Strawberry Cultivation
March 14, 2024
BAMSI Explores Promising Strawberry Cultivation
THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has ventured into strawberry cultivation, eyeing not only a good market but also the opportunity to train Bahamians in harvesting and grading techniques of the berries, BAMSI Farm Manager Ayrett Lightbourne said.
December 13, 2023
Royal Caribbean International fulfills pledge of 400 backyard farming kits to ADO, 200 more small farmers received seeds to their future food supply today
With a food import bill topping $1 billion annually and the vivid memory of supply chain shortage, the movement to grow more of what we eat and eat more of what we grow got a boost today when Royal Caribbean International (RCI) presented the last 200 of 400 backyard farming kits to the Agricultural Development Organization (ADO).
October 26, 2023
Disney Cruise Line expands commitment to supporting food security across The Bahamas
Students across The Bahamas now have the opportunity to learn first-hand how to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The Agricultural Development Organization Bahamas (ADO) and Disney Cruise Line (DCL) are teaming up together in a multi-year project to build gardens across schools in Abaco and Eleuthera.
RCI unveils consultation over beach resort plan
May 30, 2023
RCI unveils consultation over beach resort plan
ROYAL Caribbean International has released its first public consultation report for the Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island - answering questions on issues such as wastewater treatment.
Botanical garden celebrates its 50th year in bloom
February 28, 2023
Botanical garden celebrates its 50th year in bloom
During March, the Garden of the Groves is inviting Grand Bahamians to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The Urgency of Taking Climate Action Now
April 22, 2020
The Urgency of Taking Climate Action Now
COVID-19 has upended life as we knew it in The Bahamas. However, as we deal with the widespread impacts of the pandemic, it is critical that we do so in a climate resilient fashion...
World Central Kitchen announces new round of grants for food production projects in The Bahamas
August 31, 2021
World Central Kitchen announces new round of grants for food production projects in The Bahamas
World Central Kitchen (WCK) has announced the launch of its fourth round of grants as part of its Food Producer Network.
Minister's Speech - Farmers Conclave
May 30, 2018
Minister's Speech - Farmers Conclave
Recently, The Ministry embarked on a mission to find answers to the question ?Can we Feed Ourselves?? This mission has two goals. Firstly, to canvass a small sampling of our nation?s farmers and fishers to get their first hand feedback on where we stand with that goal. But the second goal was to showcase the range of our farmers in terms of their knowledge of traditional farming methods to those w...
November 14, 2016
Agricultural development and environmental health for The Bahamas, pt. 3
The reality of investing in Bahamian agriculture is "harsh" because of the nature of our natural and economic environments. There is little that can be done with our natural surroundings, but the economic one may certainly be modified.
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