Drought concerns raise alarm for local food crop farmers

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June 12, 2026

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Drought concerns raise alarm for local food crop farmers

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Drought warnings issued by the Barbados Meteorological Service could have serious implications for local food crop farmers.

The Met Office has indicated that below to near-average rainfall is expected for much of the wet season, raising concerns about water availability for agricultural production.

Agricultural officials are cautioning that the prolonged dry conditions could lead to a reduction in the output of some crops in the months ahead.

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