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...
Guyana accelerating coconut production as global demand skyrockets
With the global coconut market expected to grow at an annual rate of 13.56%, reaching US$39.70 billion by 2028, Guyanese authorities are accelerating production...
Swine, poultry farmers put on guard by EPA
Swine and poultry farmers have been placed on guard by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to public health risks.
During the past week, the...
IICA creates special fund to help CARICOM countries reduce food import bill 25 %...
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced today that it will create a Special Fund for the Caribbean to promote initiatives and...
IICA unveils latest guide for strengthening regional food systems
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, recently welcomed the unveiling of a document titled, "On 'broken' food systems and other narratives" by the Inter-American Institute...
Data center, FabLab among plans to modernize GSA – Min. Mustapha
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture has signaled its intention to transform its premiere agricultural learning institution to cater to a...
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...
Hope Estate receives additional 13,000 high-yielding Brazilian Green Dwarf coconut seed nuts
Guyana’s coconut industry is set to benefit from additional inputs as the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hope Coconut Industries Limited (HCIL) recently acquired a shipment...
GRDB now armed with 12 data analysts, 8 drone pilots following landmark programme
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) now has 12 data analysts and eight certified drone pilots following a one-year programme that was held to...
Guyana to Benefit from US$50,000 Under ADOPT Caribbean Soil Health Project
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday met with Linda Te Puni, New Zealand Ambassador to the Caribbean, and a delegation from the Inter-American...
