Currently, the Barbados Agricultural Society is calling for tighter controls on the importation of onions when local supply can meet demands, as farmers now face stiff competition from imported produce.
Association Chief Executive Officer James Paul made the call as he reported that while farmers are reaping favorable onion crops at this time, they are not getting enough buyers because imported onions are being sold at a cheaper price.
“The situation is bad because I have a farmer sitting down now with 300 bags of onions and cannot get them sold, and there are more onions coming. I know another farmer who is coming in with another field of onions soon and he will get challenges when they come in. Some farmers get through because they are well connected, but think about those farmers who don’t.”
That is why Paul urged the government to provide greater support for farmers who are producing the crop.
Source: barbadostoday.bb
