Rice cultivation to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end- Min. Mustapha
Guyana’s rice sector is experiencing a remarkable increase in production with cultivation set to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha...
High-profile investors gathering in Guyana to explore economic opportunities
As investors continue to cast their eyes on Guyana’s burgeoning economy, a a delegation comprising esteemed investors from the United States (US) and the...
“Do not try to trick the system” Min. Mustapha tells fisherfolk
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday met with groups of fisherfolk from villages along the East Coast of Demerara to discuss the $150,000 one-off relief...
NDIA formulating plans ahead of May-June rainy season – Min. Mustapha
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has begun formulating a comprehensive strategy to ensure necessary preparations are made ahead of the May-June rainy...
Guyana will have no need to import roses by 2024; flowers now as cheap...
The Ministry of Agriculture’s One Guyana ‘Cut Rose’ Project which aims to reduce the heavy importation of roses, is proving to be a successful...
Rice farmers worried about markup on spare parts, request across-the-board price for paddy
Today, rice farmers from Regions Two, Three, Five, and Six met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss several burning issues in the industry.
While...
Agri. Minister vows to address freshwater crisis affecting Wakenaam, Leguan farmers
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently held meetings at Wakenaam and Leguan to hear of the issues faced by farmers. While at Wakenaam, farmers told...
Legislative, Regulatory framework for Agri. Sector being revolutionized- Agri. Minister
By Staff Writer
When it comes to transforming Guyana’s productive systems for crops and livestock, the vision of Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha goes way beyond...
“Thing doing, pile driving deh” says Critic about controversial Belle Vue pump station less...
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday refused to answer questions regarding progress made in the construction of the highly controversial Belle Vue Pump...
North Georgetown pioneering secondary schools’ collaboration with Agri. Ministry
While Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha described it as a small donation, Benjettan Osborne, a teacher attached to North Georgetown Secondary, remarked that the...
