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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

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

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

General

Greenrock backs 60MW wind farm at ‘lively’ town hall

Almost 100 show up for meeting at Penno’s Wharf, with follow-up sessions in the pipeline

Almost 100 show up for meeting at Penno’s Wharf, with follow-up sessions in the pipeline

• Jun 30, 2023 8:00 AM

Environment

Bad weather blamed as farm discharge hits Railway Trail

A dairy farmer says he is working to prevent seepage of farm waste on to a popular walking spot after weeks of heavy rain

A dairy farmer says he is working to prevent seepage of farm waste on to a popular walking spot after weeks of heavy rain

• Jun 12, 2023 7:58 AM

General

Running of the Bulls

The Royal Gazette’s Blaire Simmons takes a wrong turn at Westover Farms where he was met by a curious bull, who decided to protect his territory by charging the photographer at full speed

The Royal Gazette’s Blaire Simmons takes a wrong turn at Westover Farms where he was met by a curious bull, who decided to protect his territory by charging the photographer at full speed

• Feb 08, 2023 7:50 AM

Environment

Egg prices soar as US avian flu epidemic affects imports

The price of imported eggs has more than doubled due to the effects of bird flu in the US.

The price of imported eggs has more than doubled due to the effects of bird flu in the US.

• Jan 21, 2023 8:01 AM

General

Hydroponic farm job advertised

A hydroponic farm fuelled by renewable energy could soon be introduced to the island, according to a recent job listing. The listing – published by Executemps L...

A hydroponic farm fuelled by renewable energy could soon be ...

• Dec 14, 2021 7:43 AM

General

Wheely good news for baby goat

A baby goat born unable to walk properly has been given a new lease of life. Now Bowie, a Nubian goat only weeks old and born with contracted tendons in its hin...

A baby goat born unable to walk properly has been given a ne...

• Jan 18, 2021 8:28 AM

Environment

Roban: farm smell problem can be overcome

Plans to install equipment to reduce the smell of manure at a Devonshire farm are dependent on a manure management plan, the Government said. A spokeswoman for ...

Plans to install equipment to reduce the smell of manure at ...

• Jan 20, 2020 7:00 AM

Other

Farm Aid concert for Cup Match

A special Cup Match concert to help farmers is to be held, it was announced yesterday. Richard Bascome, owner of Westover Farm, said the Farm Aid event would be...

A special Cup Match concert to help farmers is to be held, i...

• Jul 25, 2018 8:00 AM

Politics

Burch issues apology to Farmers Association

Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch issued an apology to a farming leader yesterday as he conceded farming leases had been neglected. The Minister of Public Works al...

Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch issued an apology to a farmin...

• Jul 21, 2018 8:00 AM

Politics

Burch delivers good news for farm

Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch said he would investigate “all sorts of questions” arising from the Westover Farm saga. The public works minister confirmed yeste...

Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch said he would investigate “al...

• Jul 14, 2018 8:00 AM

Other

Smith’s farm causes less of a stink

Bermuda’s biggest dairy farm is to install specialist equipment to try to reduce the smell of manure after repeated complaints from neighbours. Green Land Dairy...

Bermuda’s biggest dairy farm is to install specialist equipm...

• Apr 27, 2018 8:00 AM

Other

Residents angry as farm continues to smell

A farm that raised a stink among its neighbours has started to clean up its act. However, some residents living near Green Land Dairy Farm in Smith’s insisted t...

A farm that raised a stink among its neighbours has started ...

• Jan 04, 2018 7:00 AM

Environment

New cattle shed will top up milk levels

The island’s largest dairy herd got its first taste of a happier and healthier life yesterday as a state-of-the-art shelter officially opened. The huge shed, wh...

The island’s largest dairy herd got its first taste of a hap...

• Apr 17, 2017 1:00 AM

Other

A taste for success

About four years ago, Julie Grayston-Smith lost her sense of taste. She had breast cancer, and the chemotherapy and radiation treatments left their mark. As she...

About four years ago, Julie Grayston-Smith lost her sense of...

• Apr 07, 2017 8:00 AM

Farmers count the cost of hurricane damage

Hurricane Nicole left a trail of widespread and significant devastation to the island’s agricultural sector. The Category 3 hurricane ripped up newly planted se...

Hurricane Nicole left a trail of widespread and significant ...

• Oct 22, 2016 8:00 AM

Other

Farmers’ Market returns this weekend

Bermuda Farmers’ Market will take place at the Botanical Gardens every Saturday morning, the Department of Parks has announced. Farmers, fishermen, gardeners an...

Bermuda Farmers’ Market will take place at the Botanical Gar...

• Nov 23, 2015 12:00 AM

Politics

Optimism over pledge to revitalise farming

Farmers and dairy owners have reacted with cautious optimism to a pledge by the Bermuda Government to revitalise the Island’s agricultural sector. In the Throne...

Farmers and dairy owners have reacted with cautious optimism...

• Nov 16, 2015 7:00 AM

Other

Trust buildings and farms largely unscathed

The Island’s historic properties escaped largely unscathed despite the 100 miles per hour winds and torrential rain that lashed us as Hurricane Joaquin passed t...

The Island’s historic properties escaped largely unscathed d...

• Oct 06, 2015 8:00 AM

Other

Farm plan to help Haitian children

Bermudians are leading an initiative to build a farm in Haiti that will serve children at an orphanage and school. Project manager John Singleton is being suppo...

Bermudians are leading an initiative to build a farm in Hait...

• Sep 19, 2015 8:00 AM

Other

Dairy farm thriving after takeover

It is almost a year since Valter Medeiros and his wife, Lidia, took on the old Outerlea Farm and its herd after the Island’s biggest milk producer fell into liq...

It is almost a year since Valter Medeiros and his wife, Lidi...

• Sep 11, 2015 8:00 AM

Other

Crops destroyed, several farm animals killed

Crops were demolished and a handful of farm animals killed during the onslaught of Tropical Storm Fay. Farms have reported losing a significant amount of their ...

Crops were demolished and a handful of farm animals killed d...

• Oct 14, 2014 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

"Who’s telling the truth?"

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• Apr 15, 2013 8:56 AM

Other

"Growing crops without soil"

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• Mar 16, 2012 1:00 AM