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...
$60M agro-processing facility being constructed in Region 2
- Construction to be completed before the end of June
Within the next three months, farmers from Pomeroon- Supernaam will benefit from a state-of-the-art agro-processing...
IICA unveils latest guide for strengthening regional food systems
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, recently welcomed the unveiling of a document titled, "On 'broken' food systems and other narratives" by the Inter-American Institute...
Prisoners reap more than 4000 kg of produce
With the aim of creating a self-sustaining food supply, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) harvested a quantity of vegetables during the week at Mazaruni Prison Farm.
Coordinator of...
LETTER: New research reveals APNU+AFC ultimately at fault for crisis in sugar industry
Dear Editor,
For more than a decade, many letter writers and the political opposition have blamed the PPP/C Government for the failure of the Skeldon...
Massive ramp up in agri-production on horizon as Guyana positions itself to adopt Indian...
Recognizing that India is an undisputed powerhouse in agricultural production, Guyanese authorities are working aggressively with officials in the Asian nation to leverage its...
Whim/Bloomfield NDC receives tractor-trailer to assist with garbage collection, other services
Residents from the villages of Whim, Bloomfield, and other surrounding areas along the Corentyne Coast will now benefit from improved services with the addition...
Local IT leader develops agri. system with farmers’ register, other key features
Guyanese companies continue to demonstrate their creativity and knack for innovation, with IntellectStorm, a leading Information Technology solutions and marketing company, being recognized for...
CAD$20M project launched to strengthen role of youths, men, and women in Agriculture
By Staff Writer
Today, the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) hosted a virtual exercise to launch its five-year Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC)...
Global food import bill set to rise to nearly US$2 trillion due to higher...
The world food import bill is estimated to rise to US$1.94 trillion in 2022, higher than previously expected, according to a new report released...