Our Vision
A vibrant and dynamic agricultural sector, comprising small, medium and large market-driven agri-business enterprises; focused on maintaining an adequate level of food security and competitiveness; through the production of high quality agricultural produce, as well as the efficient use of resources and appropriate technologies; ably supported by an effective marketing system.

Our Mission
To transform and reposition the Agricultural Sector in Barbados through the promotion of an agri-business approach to farming, with particular attention being paid to the effective use of resources, as well as the adoption of appropriate technology and sound management practices in order to achieve internationally competitive production, processing and marketing enterprises, which contribute significantly to social and economic development and food security, as well as to the sustainable management of the natural resource base of the country.

Departments
Fisheries Division Livestock
Crops Division Veterinary Services
Analytical Services Meteorology
Agricultural Information Service Agricultural Planning & Development Unit
Scotland District Corporation Barbados Agriculture Development and Marketing Corporation
Rural Development Corporation Barbados Agricultural Management Company

For more information about the Ministry Of Agriculture & Rural Development visit our website at www.agriculture.gov.bb