22 local authority areas in Reg. 6 now equipped with mini excavators to maintain...
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently handed over eight mini excavators to various Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne).
Over the...
USAID, IDB fund major programme to help local agro-processors, caterers, restauranteurs scale up profits
In recognition of World Agriculture Day 2023, !nnovate Guyana (!G), an initiative of the Guyana Economic Development Trust, has launched the third edition of...
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...
Bonasika Creek to get processing facility for ginger, other vegetables-Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali announced yesterday that a processing facility will be built at Bonasika Creek to support farmers with the enhancement of their...
Farmlands Guyana Inc. spearheads regional food security drive with major corn and soybean project
In an effort to contribute to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s goal of slashing the region's food import bill by 25 percent by 2025, Farmlands...
Women, youth to receive training in climate-smart agricultural practices
Women and youth from the Beterverwagting/Triumph Community Development Council (CDC) on the East Coast are set to receive training in climate-smart agricultural practices. This...
Regional imports: Guyana exceeds targets, achieves 88% of food production goal one year early
As CARICOM nations work toward reducing food import bill by 2030
Guyana surpassed regional expectations for agricultural production, achieving approximately 88% of production targets...
“Oil and gas activities cannot be linked to low fish catch” – FAO study...
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has concluded in its study on low fish catches in Guyana, that oil and gas activities is not...
After seven years of delays, Guyana finally receives $7.5M Panama rice payment
After seven years, Guyana has finally received the long-awaited payment of US$7.5 million, including US$100,000 in legal costs from Panama for rice sold under...
Despite challenges, rice farmers remain resilient — Ramsammy
The paddy bug and red rice problems are not the only obstacles rice farmers are facing; farmers in all rice-producing regions face...
