# Barbados Feeds Itself and Goes Global | Barbados News

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Podcast: [Barbados News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365)
Published: 2026-07-09T04:18:16+00:00
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Barbados is revving up its agriculture revolution—aiming to feed itself and dominate global markets—with bold new moves like certified packing facilities, a national food innovation challenge, and backyard farming programs. Amid shaky supply chains and climate threats, the island is turning farming into a powerhouse, boosted by a successful rice harvest thanks to a Chinese partnership—and plans to expand into cotton and sheep. This isn’t just survival—it’s smart, scalable economic growth right at home. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d06522a0e5fdc4fd

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