Govt. outlines series of interventions to improve agriculture in Manawarin Village
Farmers from the riverine community of Manawarin, Region One (Barima – Waini) will soon benefit from a number of critical interventions as the government...
AGRO-PROCESSING BOOM: Guyana exported more than $2.9B high-quality products to the US, Canada, other...
Over the last two years, the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) said it has expended millions of dollars to harness the potential of the country’s...
Gov’t to diversify incomes for sugar workers, boost fisherfolk and reduce poverty – President...
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled a strategy aimed at improving the livelihoods of sugar workers, fisherfolk and vulnerable communities across Guyana.
Speaking at...
GRDB commissions $10M drying floor at Riverstown
By Staff Writer
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) on Friday commissioned a $10M drying floor at Riverstown, Essequibo Coast. Guyana Standard understands that it...
Govt. making headway with efforts to lift ban on Catfish exports to lucrative US...
By Staff writer
Since assuming office, the PPP/C Government has been working aggressively alongside officials in the United States to lift the ban placed on...
No developed lands available for flood-affected Region Five farmers – MMA/ADA GM
While there are lands available in Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) that flood-affected farmers can access, these domains are undeveloped, says General Manager (GM) of the...
Guyana anticipates above-average paddy production, rice exports in 2024
Guyana is on track to achieve above-average paddy production in 2024, according to the latest report from the Global Information and Early Warning System...
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...
Minister Mustapha engages Essequibo rice farmers, fisherfolk as government prepares to roll out assistance...
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday met with rice farmers and fisherfolk from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to discuss the planned relief initiatives recently announced by...
President’s Cut Rose project blooms, satisfying over 54% of local market
Government’s Cut Rose Project is blooming beautifully, to the extent that it is already able to satisfy over 54% of the local market’s demand....
