Region 9 to establish National Food Hub – President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) plans to create a National Food Hub in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper...
LAC Flavours Forum showcases Amazon’s Food and Beverage export potential
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage sector from Latin America and the Caribbean as well as international buyers held more...
Pres. Ali receives award for his work in favour of Food Security & Sustainable...
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced today that President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will be the first recipient of the IICA...
Earnings from agro-processed exports soar to nearly $900M in 2022
Key infrastructural investments in the agro-processing sector in just two years are already yielding significant fiscal returns. Export earnings soared by a noteworthy 61...
FAO, Caribbean Ministers formulate plan to combat hunger, boost Agri-food Systems
Leaders responsible for agriculture within their respective Caribbean territories recently convened a high-level meeting aimed at reinforcing joint efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty...
Guyana’s small-scale seabob producers sharpen food safety skills under FAO/EU initiative
While the hardworking men and women of Guyana's seabob industry must be commended for ensuring national production targets are met, great care must also...
Govt. to work on innovative agri. projects with Buxton and Strathspey residents
President Dr Irfaan Ali said recently that his government will support the development of innovative agricultural projects in Buxton and Strathspey on the East...
Minister Mustapha responds to Jordan’s “reckless” statement to small scale rice farmers
Please see statement below:
I’ve taken note of the recent statements made by former Finance Minister, Mr. Winston Jordan, regarding Guyana’s rice sector. His recommendation...
Jagdeo calls Suriname’s Agri Minister “shady” over handling of fishing licence issue
Months after the Government of Guyana condemned Surinamese authorities for the harassment of the country’s fishermen, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo directed another condemnation at...
Rice production beats half year target with 362, 000 metric tonnes
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is already surpassing its half-year target for 2024 due to the implementation of additional strategies and programmes curated...
