# Expanding Upland Rice for Food Security | 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: 2026-07-09T14:17:55+00:00
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Barbados is set to revolutionize its food security by scaling up upland rice farming from two to ten acres at Pine Basin, thanks to a successful three-phase joint project with China. This expansion, backed by advanced automation and water-efficient tech, aims to slash rice imports while boosting local self-sufficiency. The initiative—led by the ministry, BADC, and a Chinese partner—has already proven upland rice thrives locally, and has also tested sweet corn and tomatoes with promising results. Smaller, farmer-friendly equipment and streamlined processing machinery are being introduced to make farming more efficient and sustainable, laying the groundwork for a more resilient food future. 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/535628b0779023c0

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