Guyana inks MoU with Cuba as it eyes production of mangrove, citrus honey
The Governments of Guyana and Cuba recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the expansion of the local honey industry. During the...
Prisoners reap more than 4000 kg of produce
With the aim of creating a self-sustaining food supply, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) harvested a quantity of vegetables during the week at Mazaruni Prison Farm.
Coordinator of...
700 farmers, agro-processors to benefit from new Fort Wellington processing facility
In an effort to further commercialize value-added production in the agriculture sector, the government has been working to establish several agro-processing facilities across the...
Mustapha advocates for CARICOM’s Unity on food security amidst climatic adversities at policy forum
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha addressed the fourth CARICOM-Canada Policy Forum on Thursday, emphasizing the critical role of food security in the prosperity of CARICOM...
China, Guyana signal deeper agricultural partnership
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday welcomed Mr. Bruce Lee, Head of Economic Commercial Consular at the Chinese Embassy in Guyana, during a...
Govt. in talks with India to help double output for rice and spices
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo recently reminded of the government's drive to achieve food security through enhanced production in the agricultural sector. During his...
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...
Pritipaul Singh seeks EPA’s approval to start-up upgraded sections of seafood processing complex
Pritipaul Singh Investments Incorporated (PSII) has reapplied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for authorization to operate its upgraded seafood processing complex and supporting...
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...
Phagwah reflects Guyana’s unity in diversity – Min. Mustapha
The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday hosted a vibrant Phagwah programme at its Head Office, as Guyanese, more specifically members of the Hindu community,...
