Catering services are provided by the 4-H Catering Centre for government departments, businesses and the general public upon request.  Services are offered in the areas of lunches, dinners, snacks, appetizers, specialty items and a selection for vegetarians.

Registration is required by any group to be officially recognised as a 4-H Club with the 4-H Office.  Registration entitles groups to general assistance.

The 4-H Office provides training to all 4-H Clubs in the areas of agriculture, health and safety, home economics, craft and leadership.

Much of the day-to-day extension services are carried out by its officers. There are  four Zone offices.

Phytosanitary certificates are issued by Plant quarantine for plants, planting material and some processed plant products grown in Barbados for export to other countries.

The Soil Conservation Unit maintains 8 rainfall data collection stations across the Scotland District and provide daily rainfall and other agro-meteorological data to the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology.

The BADMC operates two (2) shops within the Grantley Adams International Airport in Christ Church. In March of 2010 a re-branded BADMC convienience store re-opened named Carmeta's. Carmeta's is still a convenience shop in the foodcourt on the landside. Meanwhile, a duty-free shop is in the departure lounge or airside.

At Carmeta's you can purchase a variety of local alcoholic and non-aloholic beverages, syrups, food, specialty cakes, snacks and condiments just to name a few of the items on offer.

In the Duty-free shop, customers are able to purchase local and international alcoholic drinks, international liqueurs, locally manufactured pepper and other sauces and much more. Tobacco products are also available on offer.

An import permit is required by any individual who would like to apply for permission to import plants or planting material.

We provide land clearing and ripping services free of charge to the Land for the Landless farmers in the Scotland District when this assistance is requested by the BADMC.

Veterinary Health Export Certificates are issued by Veterinary Services for large animals being taken from Barbados to other countries. Large animals include horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. For animal species not listed, please contact Veterinary Services.

Veterinary Health Export Certificates are issued by Veterinary Services for pet animals being taken from Barbados to other countries.

Pets include dogs, cats, caged birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, turtles, tortoises. For species not mentioned here, please contact Veterinary Services for further information.

Chemical testing of food, water and soil for pesticides and trace organic residues.

Water, soils, fertilisers and forages are analysed to determine inorganic chemical constituents. These analyses can give some advice on the suitability of the water for its intended use, ensure that the environmental contamination indicators are within acceptable limits and check for nutrient deficiencies in the plant tissue and soils.

We provide statistical,  historical data and  meteorological information on  a national basis.

Fisheries Act Cap 391 {Section 31} requires all vessels being used for commercial fishing  to be inspected annually.

Commercial fishing vessel registration is required for all boats engaged in commercial fishing in Barbados.

Insect scouting and trap monitoring are routinely performed by staff members in all areas under cotton production. Problem solving and relevant solutions are offered. Requests for visits by staff members also available.

Cotton growers who plant their seeds using pneumatic cotton planters can request this service.

The Agricultural Planning Unit provides the public with agricultural statistics, sector policy and farm management information. 

Tours of the SCU Plant Nurseries and Field Engineering soil conservation activities/sites are offered to educational institutions, and other groups.

We assist in providing emergency haul-out services to the Fisheries Sector at selected sites along the East Coast.

The Entomology unit offers laboratory and technical assistance with the identification and control of insect pests and molluscs

Farmers Corner Radio  Program  is broadcasted three times weekly on  the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and Starcom Radio.  Broadcast times: 5.30 a.m CBC 100.7 FM  and 6.15 a.m. Starcom Radio 92.9 FM.  This program covers a number of varied topics ranging from recipes, fisheries information and other agricultural topics.

Requests for fibre analysis can be made by national, regional and international cotton growers.

Fisheries worker registration is required for all people who work in the fishing industry to be able to access various services or facilities provided by the Fisheries or Markets Divisions.

This department researches, develops and adds value to local produce through processing with the aim to commercialize these products. At present these include creating value-added products from cassava, breadfruit and sweet potato.

Provision of meteorological, hydrological,aviation and marine services in support of national needs and international obligations.

Sale of Hay

Limited services of debushing and ripping are available to land owners within the Scotland District area only. Rental Rates for Equipment Services depend on the type of equipment used, the type of activity and the time required to do the job.

• Use of Micropropagation and advanced propagation methods - to improve propagation efficiency and yields of ornamentals (anthurium and orchid mainly) and food crops (sweet potato).
• Development and adaptation of tissue culture protocols -for the above crops
• Sourcing, Evaluation and Selection of cultivars - – imported or local ornamental cut flowers and foliage at Bullens Agricultural Station. (Ongoing)
• Agronomic trials at Bullens – to determine best cultural practices for ornamental production.
• Determination of the factors affecting productivity and marketability - of anthurium and orchid for cut flower and pot plant use

All animals and birds being brought into Barbados must have an Import permit. The permit is accompanied by health conditions which the source country must meet. These conditions are subject to change at short notice as the country’s disease status changes.

Travellers may import a limited quantity of dairy products in luggage for personal use. Dairy products include powdered milk, baby formula, cheeses and processed milk (canned, cartons).

Veterinary Services issues permits for people who are bringing non-food animal products into Barbados.

The following information is for travellers who want to bring meat and meat products to Barbados in their luggage for personal use.

This department only provides water for our tenants in the Rural Development Project, Spring Hall Land Lease Project and the Land for the Landless Program.

Comprehensive diagnostic services are offered to veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, the horse racing community, other government departments, etc.

Post mortems are conducted on animals to determine their cause of death. Complete post mortems include histology, bacteriology and any other disciplines that may be required.

The Land for the Landless Programme is a government initiative where arable land, both private and public, is made available through lease or license arrangements to bona fide farmers who otherwise would not be able to access lands. A range of diverse agricultural projects is encouraged with emphasis being placed on enterprises with the greatest projected social and economic benefits. The programme is designed to empower Barbadians not only to provide for their families through Agrarian reform, especially in rural areas, but also to increase the productivity of value added agricultural products that will enable Barbados to become less dependent on imports.

Loans  from the Library’s collection are made to  Ministry staff, farmers, agroprocessors, students and the general public.

Microbiological testing on food products includes presence/ absence of pathogens, total coliform and aerobic plate counts.

Microbiological testing on potable (bottled and public supply), waste, marine and desalinated waters.

The BADMC has restarted its Motor Tractor Cultivation Scheme.

Some of our current services available at competitive prices. These services are available islandwide*. (*Special conditions may apply) .

Ploughing, furrowing, harrowing and rotavating. For more information please contact us at our Fairy Valley headquarters at 428-0250.

Licensing is required by individuals and businesses who wish to apply for permission to import chemicals to be used as pesticides. 

The Plant Pathology department offers laboratory and technical assistance with the identification and control of plant diseases.

The National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of Barbados. Providing technical assistance in all matters related to Plant Protection

Digital pictures are avaiable for use by school children, farmers, staff and general public.

Assisting the public in accessing agricultural and agricultural related information.

A portion of the moneys paid for the purchase of the following agricultural activies is refunded as an incentive toward greater production :-

Blast freezer, cold storage and chill storage facilities are provided at the Bridgetown Public Market, cold storage and chill storage facilities are provided at the Oistins Fish Market and chill storage facilities are provided at the Fairchild Street Public Market and the Six Cross Roads Public Market.

Flower and foliage plants grown from conventional propagation and tissue culture are available for sale at the Bullens Agricultural Station.

The sale of fruit and forest plants to farmers or homeowners. 

A range of fruits are offered for sale to the general public. View our Seasonality Chart and Price List.

Accomodations are provided for vendors to offer for sale marketable commodities such as fish, meat, fruit, vegetables etc.  Space is also provided for the processing of fish.

Different types of stalls are offered to interested persons who wish to sell

Assistance with organising a 4-H Club is provided to interested adult volunteers by the 4-H Office upon request.

Participants are trained by cotton unit personnel in the complete agronomy and production of the crop with emphasis on new technologies and developments in the industry, scouting techniques, insect pest and natural enemy recognition and, pest management and control. This service is offerred prior to the start of a new season.

All persons intending to transit live animals through Barbados to other territories must receive permission to do so from the Senior Veterinary Officer.  This is necessary even if the animal remains on board the aircraft or ship for the duration of the stay.  See note at  Animals entering Seaports  . For transit of other animal species, please contact  Veterinary Services.