Partners & Affiliates
The Barbados Agricultural Society almost on a daily basis maintains some form of relationship with the various industries and sectors that make our economy. The society works closely with these sectors in a continuous effort to help develop and protect our agricultural industry. The linkages often allow the relevant stakeholders to collectively develop strategies and solutions to the various issues that affect us at any given point in time.
Ministries
Tourism and International Transport
Mission: To provide leadership in the sustainable development of Barbados’ tourism industry through the formulation of policy, the provision of timely and quality research; the development and maintenance of industry-wide standards and the facilitation of appropriate product development whilst ensuring maximum economic benefits to Barbadians. Click here to Learn more
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
The foreign policy of Barbados, managed by the Foreign Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, includes the establishment and preservation of harmonious relations with foreign governments; the promotion and enhancement of the economic and cultural interests of Barbadians; and the promotion of Barbados as a stable parliamentary democracy and an efficient place in which to do business. Click here to learn more
Education Youth Affairs and Sports
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHR) is the Government agency responsible for the formulation of educational and human resource development policies and for the administration and regulation of education and human resource development programmes. Click here to learn.
Labour and Social Security
The mission of the Ministry of Labour is to assist the Government and its Social Partners in promoting opportunities for the provision of decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom of association, equity, security and human dignity and to provide quality social and economic benefits for Barbadians. Click here to learn more
Health
We here at the Ministry of Health hope to combat the many ideologies and practices that promote and perpetuate behaviours that may lead to HIV/AIDS infection. We also want to assure those who are at risk and those who have been infected that are places to go and communities that care. Click here to learn more.
Commerce Consumer Affairs and Business Development
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs facilitates the development of commerce, enforce trading standards and protect consumers to ensure that goods and services are safe and legal. Click here to learn more.
Agriculture and Rural Development
Mission: To transform and reposition the Agricultural Sector in Barbados through the promotion of an agri-business approach to farming, with particular attention on the effective use of resources, the adoption of appropriate technology and sound management practices. Click here to learn more
Affiliate Organisations
Agricultural Development Fund (ADF)
The Agricultural Development Fund provides loan financing from $50,000 to $1 million to help Barbados' farming and fishing communities become more competitive. The ADF also provides incentives, technical assistance and grants. Learn more
Barbados Agricultural Development & Marketing Corp (BADMC)
BADMC develops agriculture through innovative technological applications, technical and marketing research, and to create opportunities for investment that engenders enterprise, food security and prosperity in the agricultural sector. Learn more
Barbados Agricultural Management Company Ltd (BAMC)
The Barbados Agricultural Management Co. Ltd principle activities are the management of sugar industry's assets which comprise sugar cane lands, sugar factories, sugar and molasses terminal, variety testing station and other related facilities.
Barbados Association of Non-Governmental Organization (BANGO)
BANGO is best described as a National Focal Point for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Barbados and an advocate for the participation of CSOs in the governance of the society. Learn more
Barbados Chamber of Commerce
Barbados Chamber of Commerce seek primarily to facilitate a more enabling business environment in Barbados and the CARICOM Single Market to help local businesses prosper and grow. Learn more.
