Earnings from agro-processed exports soar to nearly $900M in 2022
Key infrastructural investments in the agro-processing sector in just two years are already yielding significant fiscal returns. Export earnings soared by a noteworthy 61...
Dismantling barriers to trade in agricultural commodities will enhance regional food security – President
Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali is advocating for the dismantling of barriers to trade in agricultural commodities. He said this key to enhancing food...
Gaico Construction signs contract to dredge mouth of the Pomeroon River
The Agriculture Ministry today facilitated the signing of several multimillion dollar contracts.
During the exercise that took place in the Ministry’s Boardroom, the National Drainage...
Major agri. boost underway for Baracara as govt. pledges major investments in land, aquaculture,...
The government has unveiled a series of major investments aimed at rejuvenating agriculture in Baracara Village, Canje River, Region Six. This initiative is expected...
Min Mustapha urges diversification as 55,000 acres of new farmland to become available in...
Farmers in Region Five are being encouraged to diversify their production and take advantage of new opportunities being created through major government invests in...
Blairmont Estate commences work for second crop
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) reported today that the Blairmont Estate commenced work on its second crop on Friday, July 15, 2022.
The state-owned entity...
IICA creates special fund to help CARICOM countries reduce food import bill 25 %...
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced today that it will create a Special Fund for the Caribbean to promote initiatives and...
As food prices soar, Minister touts importance of balanced diet in COVID battle
By Staff Writer
As high food prices continue to pummel the citizenry, Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is advocating the importance of a balanced...
From cell to soil: Prison farms equip inmates with work skills, reduce reoffending
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) agricultural programme is making significant progress in boosting food production, promoting self-sustainability and equipping prisoners with skills to help...
Kuru Kururu gets $5M shade house to boost agriculture
Residents of Kuru Kururu along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are now benefitting from a $5 million shade house funded by the government, which is expected...
