374 Region Four rice farmers receive $113.1M in government cash grants
A total of 374 rice farmers in Region Four received $113.14 million in government cash grants on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts to...
CARICOM-SICA Summit: Pres. Ali proposes marriage of priorities on food security
President, Irfaan Ali told the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)/Central American Integration System (SICA) Summit on Thursday that Guyana is ready to collaborate with countries in...
Measurable strategy developed for CARICOM’s 25 by 2025 food import initiative
President, Dr Irfaan Ali recently revealed that “tremendous progress” has been made to date in achieving CARICOM’s goal to reduce its food import bill...
NDIA formulating plans ahead of May-June rainy season – Min. Mustapha
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has begun formulating a comprehensive strategy to ensure necessary preparations are made ahead of the May-June rainy...
Agriculture Ministry observes National Fisherfolk Day 2023
Today, scores of fisherfolk from across the country gathered at the Lusignan Community Center Ground to celebrate National Fisherfolk Day 2023.
This year, the event...
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...
Guyana gets first Drainage and Irrigation Strategy
Officials spoke glowingly today about the prospects for a Guyana that is no longer plagued by flash floods and inefficient drainage. This look to...
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...
Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board gets new building
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) commissioned a new administrative building at Mon Repos on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
The...
Farmers receive close to $1B in gov’t latest flood-relief distribution drive
Over the last weekend, over 5000 farmers from Region Five received assistance to return to the land as the government continues with its $7.8...
