Barbados launches drought-tolerant grass pilot for dairy and sheep farmers
What happened
The Ministry of Agriculture in Barbados launched a pilot program on October 29, 2026, to manage drought conditions. The program provides drought-tolerant tropical forage grass called Cayman to dairy and sheep farmers, with the ministry expecting the pilot to benefit between 10 and 15 farmers. The grass is noted to cope with heat, dry spells, and waterlogged soil.
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Why it matters
Barbados faces a higher risk of drought due to a strong to very strong El Niño, and the Caribbean’s regional climate centre listed agricultural drought as possible in Barbados at the end of October. The pilot aims to help farmers mitigate the effects of these climate risks on their operations.
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Who's involved
- BarbadosIsland nation implementing the pilot program
- Mia MottleyPrime Minister leading the administration
- Jeffrey BosticPresident of the country
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- BarbadosSpeculative
Barbados might see stabilized agricultural output, which could affect food prices or farming revenue.