This service is intended to provide farmers with improved breeds of pigs at reduced prices.
Must be a registered farmer.
- Farmer inquires about availability of swine.
- Animals are weighed and priced accordingly.
- Farmer pays the relevant fee and obtains a receipt based on weight, size and breed of animal.
- The animals are then delivered to the farmer.
This service can be accessed at the following locations:
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 can make requests through the Packing House Managers or the resident Extension Officers.
- The Family Island Farmer must provide shipping containers for transport on mail boat.
Packing Houses:
Cat Island
Tel. (242) 342-2024
Contact Person: Ms. Virginia Romer
Exuma
Tel. (242) 358-7156
Fax. (242) 358-7157
Contact Person: Ms. Juanita Monestine
Green Castle, Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 334-6014
Fax. (242) 334-6296
Contact Person: Mr. Godfrey Deveaux
Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 335-0189
Fax. (242) 335-0372
Contact Person: Mr. Steve Stubbs
Long Island
Tel. (242) 337-3276
Fax. (242) 337-3270
Contact Person: Mr. Maurice Minnis
North Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 335-1040
Fax. (242) 335-1041
Contact Person: Ms. Winfred Munroe
North Andros
Tel. (242) 329-1134
Fax. (242) 329-1134
Contact Person: Stephen Adderley
No forms are required for this service.
For new applicants – A Farmer’s Registration Certificate is required.
Two business days. There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Type of Swine |
Fee |
Feeder pigs |
BS$35 and up |
F1 Gilts |
BS$80 and up |
Pure Breed Gilts |
BS$120 and up |
Boars |
BS$200 and up |
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
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