Sunday, May 3, 2026

Carrots aplenty

Date:

Share post:

There’s a belief that if you eat carrots, your eyesight will improve.
If it is true then Barbadians need not worry since this root vegetable should be plentiful within another few weeks.
Passing by Brighton Plantation in St George recently, THE NATION team observed Ramesh monitoring the watering of scores of beds of carrots, which he said should be ready in “a few weeks’ time”.
Here, the farmer who gave his name as Ramesh is busy tending to the carrot crop.

Related articles

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through...

CBU head bemoans lack of access to information laws

As Barbados marks World Press Freedom Day today, president of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Anthony Greene says the country must move...

CDB appoints Gillian Charles-Gollop as vice president, corporate services

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has appointed Gillian Charles-Gollop as Vice President, Corporate Services, effective May 1. Charles-Gollop brings...

Economists raise questions about over-reliance on sector

Barbados’ economic stability is dangerously over-reliant on tourism and could quickly unravel if that sector falters, economist Professor...