Govt. accelerating drainage and irrigation works for several regions
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), continues to make critical interventions in farming communities, to aid the mitigation...
Agri. Minister optimistic about Panama rice deal payment soon
In a recent interview with the Guyana Standard, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha provided an update on the long-awaited $1 billion payment from Panama...
Govt. to engage fisherfolk on marine cages to address depleting stock
President, Irfaan Ali disclosed this week that the government, specifically the Ministry of Agriculture, will soon engage stakeholders in the fishing industry on a...
Agri. sector growth still on the rise despite sugar output decline-report
Bank of Guyana's 2024 Half-Year Report reveals that Guyana's agriculture sector is reaping the rewards of strategic investments, showing strong performance across most subsectors.
According...
NAREI plugs over $600M in initiatives for developing fruits, other crops countrywide
By Staff Writer
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) $602.8 million has so far expended over $600M on initiatives that would support increased...
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...
Rice cultivation to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end- Min. Mustapha
Guyana’s rice sector is experiencing a remarkable increase in production with cultivation set to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha...
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...
Govt. commissions $23.6M agro-processing facility at Watooka
Less than two weeks after commissioning an agro-processing facility in Karaudarnau Village in Region Nine, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday commissioned a similar...
Guyana posied to become major player in beef industry with completion of modern abattoir...
The completion of a multimillion-dollar state-of-the-art abattoir in Region Five this year will raise Guyana’s status in the Caribbean as a major player in...
