Govt. commissions $28.3M agro-processing facility at Charity
The Ministry of Agriculture on Friday commissioned a $28.3 million agro-processing facility in Charity, located on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). The...
Report on poor state of dams, canals, bridges affecting Mahaica rice farmers expected by...
In keeping with his promise over the weekend, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha along with a team of officials from his Ministry met with farmers...
Swine, poultry farmers put on guard by EPA
Swine and poultry farmers have been placed on guard by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to public health risks.
During the past week, the...
ON THE GROUND: Minister Mustapha engages scores of farmers on cattle rearing, rice cultivation...
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently held meetings with farmers and residents from Bushlot, West Berbice, and Helena # 2, Mahaica with the aim of...
Farmers not paying their dues; over $1B owed to MMA/ADA
To date, more than $1B is owed to the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary/Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA) by farmers in back charges. These non-payments have resulted...
GRPA wants High Court to quash unlawful appointment of Chairman of Region 5 Rice...
Attorney-at-Law Anil Nandlall, acting on behalf of the Guyana Rice Producers Association (GRPA), has filed a legal proceeding in which he is asking that...
Region Five farmers thrive as govt.-led initiatives boost rice cultivation
Region Five farmers are experiencing significant advancements in rice cultivation, thanks to a range of government initiatives. These efforts include a comprehensive seed programme...
Over 20 proposals under review to transform Enmore estate into industrial hub-Pres. Ali
The tight-knit, sugar-backed community of Enmore on the East Coast of Demerara is poised for massive economic transformation as the government reviews dozens of...
Canal Polder farmers to soon benefit from improved drainage systems
Farmers from Canal No. 1 and 2 on the West Bank of Demerara (Region Three) were given all assurances this week that they will...
Region Nine CSOs participate in shade house technology training
Community Service Officers (CSOs) in Region Nine recently completed a two-day shade house technology training aimed at enhancing agricultural production in the region. Participants...
