Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Dr. Linda Sobeh-Ali, recently paid a visit to Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, at the Ministry’s headquarters, Graeme Hall, Christ Church.
In attendance were Permanent Secretary Terry Bascombe; Chief Agricultural Officer, Michael James; and Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer Barney Callender.
The meeting focused on sustainable agricultural practices, food security, and the potential for international collaboration to bolster Barbados’ farming sector.
Both the Ambassador and local representatives underscored the importance of support for sustainable agriculture. They discussed the growing role of advanced technologies – like hydroponics and greenhouses – to overcome the island’s limited soil and resource challenges. Adapting these innovations to Barbados’ specific environment was highlighted as essential.
Other areas touched on include poultry production and the link between food availability and national security.
Ambassador Sobeh-Ali expressed concerns about potential threats to the poultry supply chain, emphasising the need to strengthen resilience through modern farming methods and government-backed initiatives.
