Prepare for dry conditions from July – Hydromet Dept.
The Hydrometeorological Department of the Ministry of Agriculture is forecasting that below normal amounts of rainfall are expected across Guyana from July, 2023.
Typically, the...
Schools to now benefit from Shade House Initiative
In keeping with the government’s drive to ensure food security and enhance the nation’s awareness of agricultural best practices, several learning institutions will soon...
NDIA installs stop logs at Andrews sluice after kokar door fails during high-tide
On Thursday, the wooden koker door located at Andrews Sluice in the Evergreen/Paradise Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) of Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two), failed after it...
$15B spent on drainage and irrigation in the first half of 2024 – Report
In the first half of the year, the government spent $14.8 billion on crucial interventions aimed at reducing flooding and ensuring sufficient drainage and...
Guyana and Barbados to collaborate on prawn production project
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently revealed that Guyana and Barbados are collaborating on a major prawn production project which is expected to utilize the...
Govt. to draft Essequibo farmers in plan to satisfy regional demand for root crops...
Farmers from Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) were on Tuesday told of the government’s plans to develop the root crops industry to satisfy demand...
Pakuri Village poised for boost in production of red beans, eggs
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali recently assured inhabitants of Pakuri Village (St Cuthbert’s Mission) that they will be integrated into his vision for integrated...
Agriculture Ministry denies allegations of collusion, retendering
The Ministry of Agriculture is denying that its agency, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) was involved in procurement irregularities. Between September 18...
Mustapha projects another record-breaking year as he boasts return of vibrant rice industry
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha took the floor of the National Assembly this morning and painted a picture that suggests the People’s Progressive Party/...
Faulty work by contractor at Princess Street koker leaves several buildings affected
Engineers from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) are currently working to put systems in place to relieve the intrusion of river water...
