Who is the Ministry of Agriculture in Barbados?

Indar Weir
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir.

What is the importance of agriculture in Barbados?

Barbados’ rural population benefits from job opportunities the sector provides, and agriculture also serves as an important source of inputs for the growing agro-processing industry, and for foreign exchange earnings.

What does Barbados produce?

Vegetables grown in Barbados include tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkin, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, beets, okras, peppers and beans. Barbados crops also include root crops (we call them “ground provisions”) such as yams, sweet potatoes, eddoes and cassava.

What is Barbados natural resources?

The natural resources include oil, natural gas, coal, minerals, and the forest.

Who is the head of government in Barbados?

Mia MottleyBarbados / Prime minister

What is Barbados main source of income?

The country’s three main economic drivers are: tourism, the international business sector, and foreign direct-investment. These are supported in part by Barbados operating as a service-driven economy and an international business centre.

What is the agriculture of Barbados?

In addition to sugar and its by-products, Barbados produces food crops — mainly starchy root crops milk, some beef, pork, poultry products and green vegetables.

Why is Barbados so poor?

A lack of financial support from children’s fathers means that household revenues are low. When families’ financial resources are stretched, youths are not able to economically access the education or social networks they need. This perpetuates the cycle of economic instability and families continue to face poverty.

Why is Barbados so rich?

The country’s three main economic drivers are: tourism, the international business sector, and foreign direct-investment. These are supported in part by Barbados operating as a service-driven economy and an international business centre. (2017 est.)

What is minimum wage in Barbados?

The minimum wage has been revised in Barbados, with effect from 01 April 2021. The minimum wage for household domestics and shop assistants has increased from BBD6. 25 to BBD8. 50 per hour.