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This service is intended to provide farmers with improved breeds of pigs at reduced prices.


Eligibility 

Must be a registered farmer.

Process 
  1. Farmer enquires about availability of swine.
  2. Animals are weighed and priced accordingly.
  3. Animal is inspected by Veterinary and Livestock Officer
  4. Farmer pays the relevant fee at Department of Agriculture, Gladstone Road, and obtains a receipt based on weight, size and breed of animal.
  5. The animals are then delivered to the farmer.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Gladstone Road Agricultural Centre.
Gladstone Road
P.O. Box N3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 341-1141
Fax.(242) 341-0271
Email: minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Note:
For Family Island applicants, requests can be made through the Packing House Managers or the resident Agricultural Officers.

Resident Extension Officers and Contact Information.

Not applicable.

Application Form(s) 

No forms are required for this service.

Supporting Documents 
  1. For new applicants – A Farmer’s Registration Certificate is required.
  2. Government issued photo ID.
Turn-around time 
Two business days.
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 

 

Type of Swine

Fee

Feeder pigs         

BS$35  and up + VAT.         

F1 Gilts               

BS$80  and up + VAT.         

Pure Breed Gilts   

BS$120 and up + VAT.         

Boars                  

BS$200 and up + VAT.         
For more information please contact 

Inquiries Process:

For more information please contact

Director, Department of Agriculture
Gladstone and Munnings Roads
P.O. Box N3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 341-1141

       (242) 341-3492
Fax. (242) 341-0271
E-mail: minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 

 

Complaints Process

 

If a farmer is not satisfied with the service they have received, he/she may contact their local office at the addresses indicated above.

If satisfaction is not received, he/she may contact the National Swine Breeding Center, Gladstone Road, New Providence

Further complaints can be to Director of Agriculture at # 397-7450 or by visiting the Department’s Office on Gladstone and Munnings Road.

Complaints can copied by email to joellewis@bahamas.gov.bs with the tag line Re: Customer Service Complaint Dept. of Agri - Sale of Swine Program

 

 
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Agency Contact Info
 
Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767
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