BARBADOS PRODUCES 65 per cent of the food consumed here, and despite much fallow land lying about, food production has increased, says Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Dr David Estwick.
The minister told the country today that a White Paper on Agriculture, which should be going before Cabinet soon, would show that Barbados produced about 60 to 65 per cent of its food and that the island was self-sufficient in eggs, pork, chicken and a variety of vegetables.
Addressing the opening of the first Food Zone at the Glebe, St George today, Estwick told agricultural officials gathered at the St George Parish Church’s car park that when the White Paper is released after Cabinet discussion, its findings on agriculture would surprise many. (RJ)
