6000 rice farmers to benefit from free insurance
– ‘crop insurance mechanism, more than just a relief. It’s a lifeline’- Pres Ali
For the next three years, more than 6000 rice farmers will...
Gov’t fulfils almost 1500 of its agriculture commitments- Min Mustapha
The government has since fulfilled 1500 agricultural commitments during recent community meetings country-wide.
Currently, 300 more are being examined by various agricultural agencies to find...
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...
Govt eyes nationwide expansion of onion production after Region Nine success
Onions harvested at Manari Creek, Lethem
The government plans to help farmers increase onion production after a successful harvest of about 2,600 bags in Region...
Govt. to invest over $260M to advance agro-processing sector
By Staff Writer
In 2022, the PPP/C Government intends to invest a whopping $261M to advance the development of the agro-processing sector.
According to Agriculture Minister,...
Guyana has adequate water supply amid dry spell – Min. Mustapha
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha is encouraging individuals to practice water conservation during the ongoing prolonged dry spell, which is projected to continue until...
Guyana earns over $900M for non-traditional exports in first half of 2024 -Agri. Minister
Guyana's agricultural sector is booming, with non-traditional exports exceeding $919 million in the first half of 2024.
This represents a 12.7 per cent increase, with...
Granting relief to farmers, sugar workers only empowers PPP support base – Norton
People's National Congress (PNC) Member, Aubrey Norton is of the opinion that granting flood relief to farmers and sugar industry workers only serves to...
Agriculture Month launched with “stage setting” Interfaith Service
From the beginning of time, mankind knew that what a man sows, so shall he reap. With this year's launch of Agriculture Month, the...
East Bank Demerara residents to benefit from new pump station at Craig
To mitigate flooding in many farming areas while increasing food productivity, residents along the East Bank corridor will soon benefit from the construction of...
