South America closer to eradicating foot-and-mouth disease
With almost 99 per cent of cattle free of foot and mouth disease (FMD), South America is moving towards its eradication. While the disease...
Guyana receives three strategic manuals to help boost fisheries sector
The Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday received three manuals from major organizations on a series of measures that could be taken to boost production...
President Ali proposes new global food system to combat hunger
Guyana's President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in his address at the Voice of Global South Summit on Thursday, proposed a new global food system...
US Secretary of State pledges support for Guyana’s low carbon agenda, food security
United States (US) Secretary of State, Antony Blinken today underscored his country's support for Guyana's low carbon development agenda, along with other major areas...
MMA commissions $91M in machinery to improve agricultural activities in Region 5
The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary -Agriculture Development Authority (MMA-ADA) recently commissioned two long-reach excavators and one heavy-duty high-powered tractor to improve in the provision of...
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...
Traditional approaches evolving to address transforming agri-food systems challenges – Minister Mustapha tells UNFSS
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said that while Guyana is blessed with a diverse agricultural landscape, the country is not exempt from the immense global...
Gov’t made significant progress in tackling illegal fishing – Min Bharrat
– urges greater emphasis on protecting marine spaces
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has highlighted the government’s commitment to preserving Guyana’s marine spaces, recognising...
Sophia residents receive chicken to boost poultry rearing
Six families residing in C-Field Sophia have received assistance through the distribution of 75 broiler chicken each, aimed at supporting their livelihoods by engaging...
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...
