Data center, FabLab among plans to modernize GSA – Min. Mustapha
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture has signaled its intention to transform its premiere agricultural learning institution to cater to a...
Major increase in rice exports – First Crop report
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has reported a 13 percent increase in rice exports between January and May 2020 when compared to the...
IICA creates special fund to help CARICOM countries reduce food import bill 25 %...
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced today that it will create a Special Fund for the Caribbean to promote initiatives and...
Guyana will have no need to import roses by 2024; flowers now as cheap...
The Ministry of Agriculture’s One Guyana ‘Cut Rose’ Project which aims to reduce the heavy importation of roses, is proving to be a successful...
Agri. Ministry inaugurates $16.4M farm to foster innovation
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently led the launch of a modernized farm in Fort Wellington, West Coast Berbice (WCB). This facility, an initiative by...
Hinterland communities to get 50 more marine cages
As Guyana continues to increase its aquaculture production, 50 more marine cages will be installed shortly in various hinterland communities. This major project will...
Agri. Ministry proposes zoning Berbice lands to end decades-old fued between cattle and rice...
The Ministry of Agriculture is proposing the zoning of lands as a solution to an ongoing debacle between cattle rearers and rice farmers in...
Prisons’ Agriculture Programme proves to be sustainable, cost-saving venture- Director
The agriculture programme being implemented by the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has proven to be a sustainable and cost-saving venture, says Nicklon Elliot, Director...
No developed lands available for flood-affected Region Five farmers – MMA/ADA GM
While there are lands available in Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) that flood-affected farmers can access, these domains are undeveloped, says General Manager (GM) of the...
Guyana’s coconut industry expanded massively since 2020
Guyana’s coconut industry has seen significant expansion since 2020, with the government’s aggressive National Coconut Decentralisation Programme (NCDP) driving massive progress and exceeding expectations.
This...
