Agri. Ministry issues 128 leases to farmers to expand production
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Mahaica Mahaicony Abary – Agriculture Development Authority (MMA – ADA) hosted its annual Open Day activity at its...
Govt. to analyze low catches undermining $16.2B Fisheries sector
By Staff Writer
After learning of the increasing economic pressures facing the fisheries industry due to a decline in catches, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha assured...
Gov’t to invest additional $50M to develop Meadow Bank Wharf
The government will invest an additional $50 million to further rehabilitate Meadow Bank Wharf in Georgetown, aiming to enhance its aesthetic appeal for fish...
New Agri. Youth Programme to wipe out $2B import bill for broccoli, carrots, cauliflower
By Staff Writer
The PPP/C Government’s Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme, which was launched by President, Irfaan Ali on Tuesday, is expected to wipe out...
Agri. Ministry fires contractor for sloppy work on $26.42M timber wharf project
The 2022 Auditor General Report has revealed that the Ministry of Agriculture fired the contractor responsible for the $26.42 million Timber Wharf and Landing...
Agri. Minister UNDP Rep. discuss ongoing, future collaboration on climate-resilient agriculture and Disaster Risk...
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Wednesday met with the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Resident Representative for Guyana, Ms. Katy Thompson, at his Regent...
NDIA monitoring drainage structures as heavy downpour causes flooding across Georgetown
In light of the heavy downpour across Georgetown and other parts of the coast, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha led a team of engineers from...
Guyana is an investor’s paradise for agriculture, forestry, other industries – GO-Invest official
When one considers the economic boom unfolding in Guyana, the astute leadership of its President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, along with key components of its...
Black water shrimp farmers net over $274M in first quarter earnings
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently disclosed that black water shrimp (Peneaus schmitti) production has increased significantly when compared to that of 2022. In fact,...
Govt to establish large-scale chicken farm in Kamarang to boost food security
Residents of the Upper Mazaruni district are expected to benefit from lower food costs as the government moves to establish a large-scale poultry operation...
