Agricultural technicians in Antigua & Barbuda are amongst the best trained in the Caribbean but a lack of political will has made it hard to turn those gains into lasting food security
Summary – Historically, Antigua and Barbuda had a thriving sugarcane industry. But it was based on slave labour and prompted violent revolts against British land holders. Today, its food system remains constrained by decades of underinvestment, stalled projects, extreme weather, and inadequate data. These constraints have left the country vulnerable to rising global food costs and supply chain shocks. The island nation is paying more than ever to import food.
