Agriculture

Integrated Approach needed for Increased Agricultural Production BES-islands

Feb 20, 2021 reporter 491 0

Kralendijk/Wageningen- There are good opportunities to improve agricultural production and fishing on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba and to reduce dependence on imports. However, an integrated approach to make this happen still is still missing on the islands. This has emerged from a study by Wageningen University & Research commissioned by the standing committee for Kingdom Relations of the House of Representatives. … [Read more] about Integrated Approach needed for Increased Agricultural Production BES-islands

Successful pilot for better food supply on Saba and St. Eustatius

Feb 18, 2021 reporter 494 0

The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - On January 19, 2021, a new supply line was tested to improve the food supply on Saba and St. Eustatius. Due to high prices, poor quality and limited availability, access to fresh fruit and vegetables on Saba and … [Read more] about Successful pilot for better food supply on Saba and St. Eustatius

Lamb meat Promising for Local Production

Jan 30, 2021 reporter 745 0

Kralendijk- The department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Husbandry on Bonaire LVV sees ample opportunities for more meat production on the island. In the year 2015 POP Bonaire executed a study which showed that there is a market for lamb products on the … [Read more] about Lamb meat Promising for Local Production

Pilot shipment to test Saba new fresh produce supply line

Jan 19, 2021 reporter 465 0

The Bottom, Saba -Last summer, the Public Entity Saba approved a project to investigate possibilities to accomplish a more reliable supply of fresh produce in terms of availability, quality, and price. As part of this project, a new supply line from Miami to … [Read more] about Pilot shipment to test Saba new fresh produce supply line

Bonaire on the way to Professional Goat Farming

Jan 15, 2021 reporter 569 0

Kralendijk - Many tourists come to Bonaire to dive and enjoy nature. Tourism is the most important source of income for Bonaire. A healthy environment on land and in the sea, forms the basis of the economy. Research shows that there are 32,000 goats on … [Read more] about Bonaire on the way to Professional Goat Farming

Possible Shooting of Roaming Animals leads to unrest on Statia

Dec 05, 2020 reporter 1030 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- Earlier this week there was an uproar on St. Eustatius because of rules put in place which prohibits boat owners to transport people to surrounding island. After boat owners realized they were now not allowed to transport people … [Read more] about Possible Shooting of Roaming Animals leads to unrest on Statia

Students Research Agricultural Development on St. Eustatius

Nov 30, 2020 reporter 445 0

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The Public Entity of St. Eustatius is working on a vision for agricultural development and is supported by Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), the latter on behalf of Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Safety (LNV). … [Read more] about Students Research Agricultural Development on St. Eustatius

LVV Bonaire plants 50 Coconut Trees

Nov 17, 2020 reporter 447 0

Kralendijk - The Department of Agriculture, Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV) has started with the planting fruit trees. According to project leader Maurice Adriaens, the planting of fifty coconut trees is the first step in a bigger plan to grow more fruit … [Read more] about LVV Bonaire plants 50 Coconut Trees

LVV Bonaire makes plots available for Agriculture

Nov 10, 2020 reporter 588 0

Kralendijk- LVV Bonaire has made a first plot of land available for agricultural purposes. The of Bonaire Government is grow 50% of the fruit and vegetables we eat on Bonaire locally. The first step in making this vision come true, has recently been taken … [Read more] about LVV Bonaire makes plots available for Agriculture

Import Tax Exemption Bonaire for Agrictural Production

Nov 09, 2020 reporter 526 0

Kralendijk- Entrepreneurs on Bonaire who import tools and products for agricultural production, can now do so with a new tax exemption. As part of the 'Di Simia pa Produkto' project, exemption from import tax is granted for imports on various products and … [Read more] about Import Tax Exemption Bonaire for Agrictural Production

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