Mustapha reminds Region 10 farmers of govt’s push to diversify local economy through agriculture
This morning, residents of Retrieve, Region 10, engaged the Government during the ongoing Cabinet Outreach by President Irfaan Ali, raising a number of matters...
Government moves to strengthen Guyana’s ongoing agricultural preparedness for El Niño
At Monday’s El Niño Stakeholders’ Forum, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, brought together farmers, technical agencies, private-sector representatives, development partners and other key stakeholders to...
Eight tractors handed over to Berbice River farmers
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, today handed over eight tractors, eight rotovators and a harvester to support farmers in DeVeldt, Geatroy, Fort Nassau, Sand...
Minister Mustapha engages East Coast livestock farmers on key challenges
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, today met with livestock farmers from communities along the East Coast of Demerara as part of the Ministry’s continued...
Government to address Yarrowkabra farmers’ irrigation, drainage concerns
The government is moving to address irrigation and drainage challenges affecting farmers in Yarrowkabra and surrounding communities, with Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha committing...
New Schoonord koker to be tendered within a month – Min Mustapha
Residents of Schoonord have seen drainage conditions return to normal following emergency intervention by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) after a fishing...
Wharf to be constructed for Riverview fisherfolk
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has announced plans for the construction of a “proper” wharf at Riverview, following concerns raised by fisherfolk during President...
Government Moves to Strengthen Poultry Supply and Market Stability
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Monday met with representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) to discuss developments in Guyana’s poultry industry and measures...
Agri. Minister commits to resolving farmers’ issues in Region One
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, today met with residents of Manawarin, Karaburi and other surrounding villages in Barima-Waini (Region One), as part of a Cabinet...
Evidence indicates Nano Urea improves rice yields by up to 10%
Three consecutive seasons of field trials by the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) have shown that Nano Urea Fertiliser can deliver rice yields up...
