Young Farmers Rise in Barbados | Barbados News

Eighteen young farmers just graduated an intense eight-week training program in poultry and livestock, showcasing their skills at a vibrant open day. Ten focused on livestock, mastering hands-on tasks like castration and hoof trimming while building entrepreneurial know-how. Eight tackled poultry, raising over 100 broiler chickens, collecting eggs, and touring hatcheries and farms — all toward earning a National Vocational Qualification. Led by IICA and partners since 2012, this initiative is sparking real passion for agriculture in Barbados, with grads eager to own land and become registered farmers — proving farming isn’t just a job, it’s their future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c6e36ae39b6c410