1. Watch the Ministry's video on the Breadfruit and Cassava Culinary Exhibition held in 2009

Untitled from Ministry of Agriculture Barbados on Vimeo.

2. The Ministry has an unique agricultural collection. Watch the library's promotional video:

Untitled from Ministry of Agriculture Barbados on Vimeo.

This monthly publication is intended to provide information to farmers and other interested groups about weather conditions both past and anticipated in the future in the hope that it will assist in the planning for more effective production. The information will consist of a forward looking statement giving reference to what is expected in comparison to the 30yr average.

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.

Transiting Animals

*Please note that a copy of the import permit issued by the importing (destination) country will be required before the transit application is processed.

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

Certification of Animals for Export - Pets

Certification of Animals for Export - Horses, Farm & Large Animals

AN IMPORT PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE IMPORTATION OF ALL MEAT AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS INTO BARBADOS.

The type of product that can be imported in personal luggage and the country from which it can be imported depends upon a number of factors - including the presence of certain dangerous human and animal diseases in the country of origin and the sanitary conditions under which the product is manufactured.The countries from which imports are permitted are subject to change at short notice, depending on their animal disease status.

 Bringing_Meat_to_Barbados.pdf (Brochure)

Importing Meat for Personal Use (Procedure)

Importation of Dairy Products for Personal Use (Procedure)

Importation of Products of Animal Origin (Non-Commercial) (Procedure)

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.

Please note that the listed conditions are guides only and will not be valid until they are stamped and signed by the veterinary authority.

Please click to see Importation of Animals procedure under Services or use the quick links below. 

Download Animal Import Application Form   here

Directions to the Animal Reception Centre 

CONDITIONS

Small/Companion Animals 

Dogs and Cats -

Australia & New Zealand 
 North America    (Canada & USA)
United Kingdom  
Approved Caricom Countries
Other Countries

*NB: Information on entering the United Kingdom through the Pet Travel Scheme may be sourced at the UK's Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website on the 'Travelling with Pets' page.

Please also see important information related to  Service and Assistance Dogs  and  Animals entering Seaports  

Captive Birds -

Canada 
USA 

Pet Turtles, Tortoises & Terrapins -

General 

Rabbits -

United Kingdom

Farm/Large Animals

Cattle -

Canada 
Jamaica 
USA 

Goats -

United Kingdom 

Horses -

Argentina 
France 
Jamaica & Trindad and Tobago 
United Kingdom 
USA 

Pigs -

United Kingdom