Marijuana could give Guyana more revenues than sugar- Figueira
Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Jermaine Figueira says marijuana cultivation will add more to Guyana’s treasury than sugar, which sees billions of dollars being...
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...
Gov’t looking to reduce agricultural interest rates from 12 to as low as 3.5...
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced that the government in the next five years will work to reduce agricultural interest rates from...
Scholarships now available for Diploma at Guyana School of Agriculture
Scholarships are now available for persons interested in pursuing a diploma at the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), through the Ministry of Public Service....
Women empowerment critical to reducing poverty rates, strengthening agrifood systems – FAO Report
Empowering more women to ensure they are included in agrifood systems not only reduces hunger rates and stimulates economies, but also reinforces a country’s...
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...
Govt. to commence trial for black pepper, mint and cinnamon at Aroaima Savannah
A trial for the production of black pepper, cinnamon, and mint has begun in the Aroaima Savannah, Region 10.
According to the Department of Public...
Agri. Ministry fires contractor for sloppy work on $26.42M timber wharf project
The 2022 Auditor General Report has revealed that the Ministry of Agriculture fired the contractor responsible for the $26.42 million Timber Wharf and Landing...
Tony Vieira has learnt a bitter lesson about the sugar industry
Dear Editor,
No letter penned by Tony Vieira would be complete without reference to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). It is no secret that he...
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...
