$50M Agro-Processing facility commissioned at Parika

President David Granger has continuously spoken about Guyana's need to develop its agro-processing sector. Against this backdrop, Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder on Saturday, February...

Farmlands for Bajans: Norton says he’s “pro-integration but not stupid”

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton says President Irfaan Ali must ensure Guyanese have first preference in accessing farmlands before making same available to foreigners. His...

Rice production target still on track despite flooding in Region Five – GRDB GM

The recent hightide-induced flooding in rice farming areas in Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice), will not severely affect the rice production target for this year, says...

Guyana School of Agriculture to become IICA Centre of Excellence- Pres. Ali

A momentous transformation is on the horizon for the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) as it is poised to become a distinguished Centre of...

Birth of ‘Ruth’ marks start of enhanced sheep breeding programme

The lambing season for the first phase of evaluation of offspring from Barbados Black Belly ewes, sired by imported Dorper rams, has officially commenced. On...

Guyana, CDB launch projects to boost food safety, enhance livestock market access

The Government of Guyana, through its Ministry of Agriculture, has partnered with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to launch two pivotal projects today. This...

Agri. Ministry signs over $2B in contracts as part of 2022 work programme

Several agencies under purview of the Ministry of Agriculture signed 32 contracts on Friday totaling over $2.1B. These contracts are for the construction and...

‘There’s no better time to invest in Guyana’s agri. sector’ – CEO of Amaya...

While Guyana’s oil resources have catapulted the nation to new heights, the Government of Guyana (GoG) has underscored its commitment to not heavily relying...

Govt continues to support rice industry with $2.7B injection

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that his government will allocate some $2.7 billion to assist rice farmers amid global declines in rice...

21 Region Six families receive support through steel, cement initiative

Several individuals receive land transports Hemwant Singh is among the 21 individuals from Region Six who received vouchers under the government’s steel and cement...

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