CARICOM’s agri-insurance programme launched to support farmers, fisherfolk
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has accomplished a significant milestone in its quest for food and nutrition security, with the launch of its private sector-driven...
Agri. Ministry to commence drainage and irrigation works in Annandale
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday assured residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD) that drainage and irrigation works would soon be completed to...
Agri. Minister commits to engaging Foreign Affairs Ministry on Suriname’s harassment of Berbice fishermen
Following reports by local fishermen of harassment by Surinamese authorities while plying their trade in the Corentyne River, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has...
Lack of engagement among stakeholders can jeopardize agri. sector and plans for innovation-Canadian rep...
Adam Loyer, the Head of Development Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission in Guyana, has noted that the country is a beneficiary of Canada's...
Agri. Ministry launches initiative to boost coffee, coconut production in Pomeroon
Coconut farmers residing in the Pomeroon, Region Two are poised to receive a significant boost in their agricultural endeavors, thanks to an initiative by...
$51M allocated to push agriculture in Region 10
The Upper Demerara-Berbice Region, mostly known for being rich in bauxite, in 2019 has benefited from a budgetary allocation of $51,762,000 from...
Guyana surges toward record rice crop as $7B gov’t support shields farmers from global...
The government has injected more than $7.2 billion into the rice industry this year to cushion farmers against a decline in global prices, improve...
Guyanese learn insights from Brazil on sustainable land management practices
A delegation of 10 experts from various local government entities recently participated in a week-long learning journey in Brazil from May 21 to 28,...
Santa Aratack can easily become eco-tourism, food production hub—Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the community of Santa Aratack and surrounding areas hold “distinct advantages” that can ensure the sustainability and resilience...
New nano fertiliser launched, promises higher rice yields
The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) on Wednesday launched the country’s first nano urea fertiliser at the...
