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Where is the dairy strategy for Bermuda?

BEST executive director Kim Smith is determined to get to the bottom of the issue that led to bare supermarket milk shelves

BEST executive director Kim Smith is determined to get to the bottom of the issue that led to bare supermarket milk shelves

• Sep 17, 2025 7:59 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, August 22, 2025

Kevin Maybury is alert to the concern over a lack of dairy options

Kevin Maybury is alert to the concern over a lack of dairy options

• Aug 22, 2025 7:58 AM

Weather

Scorching summer gives way to brighter skies for farmers

After an “awful“ June, the island's fields are markedly greener — but agriculturists are always looking ahead

After an “awful“ June, the island's fields are markedly greener — but agriculturists are always looking ahead

• Aug 07, 2025 8:07 AM

Politics

Food industry experts highlight cost challenges

Panellists explain the challenges of keeping prices low during today’s cost-of-living summit

Panellists explain the challenges of keeping prices low during today’s cost-of-living summit

• Jun 26, 2025 7:56 AM

Environment

Loren climate campaign supports responsible tourism

The Roots programme grows awareness, partnerships and community engagement in Bermuda

The Roots programme grows awareness, partnerships and community engagement in Bermuda

• Jun 21, 2025 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Not feeling so peachy after crop theft

Ron and Lorraine Lucas are disappointed that “night farmers” ruined any prospect of sharing the fruit with the community

Ron and Lorraine Lucas are disappointed that “night farmers” ruined any prospect of sharing the fruit with the community

• Jun 10, 2025 7:59 AM

General

High-tech farm to supplement local production

The BEDC says due diligence was conducted on the project it plans to undertake with Dutch firm Growy

The BEDC says due diligence was conducted on the project it plans to undertake with Dutch firm Growy

• May 22, 2025 8:28 AM

General

High-tech farming proposal faces scepticism from farmers

Vertical farming for leafy greens turns out to be a tough sell with those in the industry

Vertical farming for leafy greens turns out to be a tough sell with those in the industry

• May 19, 2025 8:36 AM

Crime

Thieves pluck bananas from island’s farms

Police call on residents to be vigilant for anyone selling produce that may be stolen, including bananas

Police call on residents to be vigilant for anyone selling produce that may be stolen, including bananas

• Apr 23, 2025 8:00 AM

Environment

Feral chickens a threat to farms, says top farmer

Tom Wadson believes the growing population of the birds in Bermuda damages crops and public health

Tom Wadson believes the growing population of the birds in Bermuda damages crops and public health

• Feb 27, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Farmers welcome new $14.5m services facility

Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, says the investment will help to strengthen food security

Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, says the investment will help to strengthen food security

• Feb 06, 2025 8:09 AM

Environment

Winter weather delivers prime time for farmers

While the weather favours crops, the battle continues with the pests that prey on plants

While the weather favours crops, the battle continues with the pests that prey on plants

• Dec 28, 2024 7:54 AM

General

Residents urged to guard against stolen produce

The Bermuda Police Service call on residents to be on the lookout for anyone selling produce that may be stolen

The Bermuda Police Service call on residents to be on the lookout for anyone selling produce that may be stolen

• Aug 15, 2024 7:57 AM

General

Island crops wither in long dry spell

“I have never seen anything quite like this,” says Southampton farmer Tom Wadson

“I have never seen anything quite like this,” says Southampton farmer Tom Wadson

• Aug 10, 2024 8:00 AM

Environment

Dairy farmer makes moves to tackle sewage problems

The owner of Green Land Dairy Farm in Smith’s brings in new equipment in a bid to eliminate odours

The owner of Green Land Dairy Farm in Smith’s brings in new equipment in a bid to eliminate odours

• May 09, 2024 7:57 AM

General

Traffic restrictions for Ag Show announced

The Agricultural Exhibition takes place at the Botanical Gardens in Paget from April 18 to April 20.

The Agricultural Exhibition takes place at the Botanical Gardens in Paget from April 18 to April 20.

• Apr 04, 2024 2:40 PM

Environment

Farmer teaches students about sustainability

Pupils from West Pembroke School’s gardening club visit Food Forest in Sandys

Pupils from West Pembroke School’s gardening club visit Food Forest in Sandys

• Mar 15, 2024 6:54 PM

Health

Neighbours claim dairy farm ‘on notice’ over complaints

Residents living near Green Land Farm report foul smells and spillage of animal waste

Residents living near Green Land Farm report foul smells and spillage of animal waste

• Feb 07, 2024 7:59 AM

Labour

Just A Farmer calls it quits

Malachi Symonds buys land in Costa Rica, where he hopes to replot his dream

Malachi Symonds buys land in Costa Rica, where he hopes to replot his dream

• Jan 24, 2024 7:55 AM

Politics

Anglers, farmers and taxi drivers plan third protest

Holiday rental representatives and and education stakeholders will also attend

Holiday rental representatives and and education stakeholders will also attend

• Nov 08, 2023 7:58 AM

General

Westover Farm renovation RFQ published then removed

Government request for quotations for work to restore property vanishes

Government request for quotations for work to restore property vanishes

• Nov 02, 2023 7:45 AM

Environment

Reprieve for Just A Farmer after meeting with Burch

Malachi Symonds says deal to save his farm shows community coming together

Malachi Symonds says deal to save his farm shows community coming together

• Oct 24, 2023 7:59 AM

Environment

‘Demoralised’ farmer forced to pack up plot

The Government says it has tried hard to help Malachi Symonds, who allegedly built structures such as a chicken coop without planning permission

The Government says it has tried hard to help Malachi Symonds, who allegedly built structures such as a chicken coop without planning permission

• Oct 16, 2023 3:51 PM

General

Start location changed for second protest against Government

Groups including the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association, the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda and Bermuda Farmers Association will hold the protest

Groups including the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association, the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda and Bermuda Farmers Association will hold the protest

• Sep 28, 2023 7:55 AM

Politics

Demonstrators take to the City for second protest

A coalition of protesters unhappy with aspects of the island’s governance plans to come past the sitting of Parliament on Friday

A coalition of protesters unhappy with aspects of the island’s governance plans to come past the sitting of Parliament on Friday

• Sep 27, 2023 7:59 AM

Politics

Demonstrators claim government ‘refuses to listen’

Taxis, farmers, fishermen as well as a handful of people concerned with the public education system air their grievances

Taxis, farmers, fishermen as well as a handful of people concerned with the public education system air their grievances

• Sep 21, 2023 3:20 PM

Letters to the Editor

It didn’t have to come to this

Letter writer Jamie McCrae, one of the protesters at Kindley Field Road, says a government refusal to listen has meant enough is enough

Letter writer Jamie McCrae, one of the protesters at Kindley Field Road, says a government refusal to listen has meant enough is enough

• Sep 21, 2023 8:00 AM

Politics

Industry unrest could sway election, say demonstrators

Protesters claim “it is nearly as bad as it was eight years ago with the OBA”

Protesters claim “it is nearly as bad as it was eight years ago with the OBA”

• Sep 21, 2023 7:59 AM

General

Victoria Hall indoor-farming retrofit gets in-principle nod

Documents filed with Department of Planning detail proposed modifications to derelict seven-storey structure

Documents filed with Department of Planning detail proposed modifications to derelict seven-storey structure

• Aug 28, 2023 7:52 AM