BAIC builds greenhouses in North Andros BAIC has started construction of two of a series of greenhouses as part of the proposed agri-industrial park for North Andros. Executive chairman Edison M Key told of “a cluster of greenhouses when the project is finished” heralding modern agricultural practices for Bahamian farmers Mr Key and a BAIC executive team inspected progress of the work on Tuesday. <<more>>   Andros Farm Road Progress A three-mile road being constructed by Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) in South Andros has reached the thousands of acres of prime farm land. <<more>>   South Andros Farm Road Progress Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s three-mile farm road through Duncombe’s Coppice in South Andros has reached the fertile pine forest. <<more>>       Food Processing Takes New Trust Food processing has taken on added impetus thanks to a new unit established by Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC).Headed by Senior Food Processing Officer Tonjia Burrows, it recently completed a series of workshops on how to add value to locally grown produce. <<more>>   BAIC Trains Exuma Farmers Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s Farmers Empowerment Express rolled through Exuma recently training executives and members of the Exuma Farmers Association in better business practices. <<more>>   Greenhouse for Mayaguana school In a move to encourage food production in Mayaguana, Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) is donating a greenhouse and $500 in seed money to the high school there. <<more>>   Greenhouses for North Andros farmers Two modern 4,200 square feet greenhouses have been ordered for farmers in North Andros, Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), Executive Chairman, Edison M Key confirmed. <<more>>   Garden Hills artisans graduate Garden Hills artisans who graduated from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) course in shell and straw craft were encouraged to take advantage of money-making opportunities. <<more>>   Lionfish plague threatens economy Marsh Harbour – The explosion of lionfish population in Bahamian waters is “a plague of biblical proportions stalking the Bahamian economy,” the Reef Conservancy Society of Abaco is warning. They are convinced that unless urgent action is taken it will wreck tourism, fishing and related industries. It has now been confirmed that lionfish, known for their voracious appetite for Bahamian marine life, have been decimating fish that tend the coral reefs. <<more>>   BAIC reaches out to Long Islanders farmers Long Islanders are answering the government’s call to produce more food. And Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) is to provide them with additional fresh plantain and banana stock. <<more>>   North Andros shows off music and art Cacique award winning carver Henry Wallace of Red Bays was featured at the 18th North Andros Music and Arts Festival at Nicholl’s Town Sea View Park last weekend. His most popular piece was a self-portrait entitled ‘Papa Henry’, carved out of native mahogany. <<more>>   PM tours North Andros farm projects Prime Minister Hubert A Ingraham and a ministerial team toured North Andros agriculture projects last weekend. “The Prime Minister was very pleased with the progress being made,” said executive chairman Edison M Key, Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), which hosted the event. <<more>>