Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a small island nation in the eastern Caribbean covering about 442 km², consisting mainly of the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. The terrain is generally low-lying with gently rolling hills rather than high mountains, and the climate is tropical with relatively low rainfall compared to many neighbouring islands. These conditions have historically shaped agricultural practices and land use.

Before British colonisation in the 17th century, Indigenous peoples practised small-scale subsistence farming. Under colonial rule, Antigua developed into a plantation economy focused primarily on sugar cane production. After independence in 1981, the importance of agriculture declined as tourism became the dominant economic sector.
Today, the primary sector contributes less than 2% of GDP, though it remains important for local food supply. Around 20–25% of the land is used for agriculture.

Sugar cane once dominated agricultural production but has largely disappeared. Today, crops such as vegetables, fruits and root crops are grown mainly for domestic consumption.

Livestock farming includes small-scale cattle, goats and poultry.

Forests cover only a limited portion of the islands due to centuries of agricultural use and relatively dry conditions.
Surrounding marine waters support fisheries, which are economically significant. Fish, lobster and conch are important both for local consumption and tourism.

Overall, Antigua and Barbuda’s primary sector reflects its limited land resources and dry climate. While tourism and services dominate the modern economy, small-scale agriculture and fisheries continue to contribute to food security and rural livelihoods.

Klaudia and Gerold made 2017 a two day trip to Antigua and stood in the Admirals Inn and Gunpowder House Hotel in the historically preserved and manufactured "Nelson's Dockyards", very beautiful and relaxing.