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BARBADOS RUMINANTS FARM SERVICES INC

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BRFS and Barbados Rabbits and Ruminants Management Services INC. are Non-Profit entities. The core function is to bridge the gap between livestock research and the farming community. At the Graeme Hall facility training session are conducted in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and other stakeholders. The main focus is low cost solutions to the rising cost of animal nutrition. Crop residue, with nutritional value is converted to inputs for animal feed rations. Training is also available
in rabbit and sheep rearing. The newest venture is the conversion of fish waste into silage that can be used both as a fertilizer and ingredient in animal feed. BRFS also is a partner in an initiative called ART ON THE FARM where crop residue is used for art and craft, namely papermaking.

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Activities Required
Participate in crop residue preparation and the mixing and pelletizing of animal feed. Assist in the supervision of trainees at workshops. Management of forage bank and forage nursery. Assist in the process of papermaking with young artist. This paper is made from crop residue. It can be used for a range of products; from greeting cards and invitations to product packaging.
Number of Available Spots
5

Contact Information

Main Contact
WAYNE SMITH
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Location

Address
LOWER TERRACE, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY, GRAEME HALL, Christ Church