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 Program.
- Must be a registered farmer with the Department of Agriculture.
- Must be a Bahamian citizen.
- Must be an active farmer.
- Visit the Fish and Farm Store (New Providence) or BAIC Office (Family Island)
- Place order for supplies needed
- Pay invoice
- Pick up supplies ordered (New Providence) or supplies are delivered to mail-boat (Family Islands)
Inquiries Process:
This service can be accessed at the following location:
Fish and Farm Store
Potter’s Cay Dock
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) - 396-3825
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
E-mail: vernonlockhart@baic.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic
Opening hours: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, Except Public Holidays
Note:
Family Island residents should contact BAIC local office or local packing house (where applicable)
No application form
- Farmer Registration Number if an existing farmer
- Up to date Farm Inspection Report (if an existing farmer)
- Copy of :
- Passport
- NIB Card
- Business License certificate
Prices vary see list attached
Inquiries Process
For more information please contact
Store Manager
Fish and Farm Store,
Potter’s Cay,
Nassau, New Providence
Tel. (242) - 396-3825/6
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
E-mail: vernonlockhart@baic.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic
Opening hours: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, Except Public Holidays
Complaints Process
If customers are not satisfied with service or have a dispute he/she should contact the Manger, Fish and Farm Store at 396-3825 or vernonlockhart@baic.gov.bs
If matter is not resolved, customer should contact Senior Manager, Agribusiness at 396-3725 or johnburrows@baic.gov.bs.
Further disputes can be addressed to General Manager, BAIC at 396-3725, with the tag line Re: Customer Service Complaint – Fish and Farm Store
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