More Bajans showing interest in growing their own food

More Barbadians are exploring ways to grow their own food, with householders showing increasing interest in hydroponics, greenhouse cultivation and other methods that require relatively little space.

The Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) reported receiving regular enquiries from people seeking advice on everything from growing vegetables at home to establishing commercial farms and accessing farming rebates.

BADMC agronomist Rontia Crichlow spoke about the growing interest during Thursday’s agri-clinic at Six Roads, St Philip, where farmers and householders were invited to seek technical assistance with plant health and crop production.