The Fish and Farm Store, located on Potter’s Cay Dock, sells a variety of products including pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, irrigation supplies, fencing and packaging material to farmers at cost. While most sales are cash, farmers can purchase items on credit, using the Stores-on-Credit Programme.
- Must be a registered farmer with the Department of Agriculture.
- Must be a Bahamian citizen.
- Must be an active farmer.
- Must have 25% of the total cost of the order as a down-payment
- Complete Stores On Credit Application Form.
- Submit the application form along with relevant supporting documents.
- Pay the required down-payment.
- The applicant must agree to a schedule of payments established by the Ministry.
This service can be accessed at the following location:
Bahamas Agriculture and Industrial Corporation
Soldier Road
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) - 396-3725/6
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
E-mail: nassau@baic.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Note:
Family Island residents should apply to the resident Extension Officers (where applicable) or the Family Island Administrator for this service.
Application for Stores on Credit Form
- Valid Bahamian Passport.
- Farm Inspection Report.
- Registration Card.
Two to three weeks
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
A 25% down-payment is required on the total cost of the order plus 12% VAT.
For more information please contact
The General Manager
Bahamas Agriculture and Industrial Corporation
Soldier Road
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) - 396-3725/6
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
E-mail: nassau@baic.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
