Insect farming could solve organic waste problem, be used as natural feed in poultry...
The rising costs and limited access to high-quality animal feeds have been constraining factors for the development of the poultry and livestock sectors in...
Agri. Ministry inks over $160M in contracts for development works
Several agencies under the control of the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday signed contracts valued at $161,722,032 to further their development works.
A contract valued...
Closing Guysuco would cause unthinkable social problems and even invite the Dutch Disease
Dear Editor,
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO)and its 8000+ got another round of financial support from the government recently, some $4 Billion to support the...
Agri. Minister fulfills promise of emergency drainage works in Victoria
By Staff Writer
Last Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha visited the village of Victoria to meet with farmers to discuss issues affecting them.
During the meeting,...
Min. Mustapha spearheads distribution of financial assistance to farmers
Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture, on Wednesday spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers, as the Government continues to provide direct support...
Guyana advancing toward corn and soya self-sufficiency, poised for regional export – Mustapha
As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to monitor and support large-scale agricultural investments, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha met on Tuesday with representatives...
Gaico Construction signs contract to dredge mouth of the Pomeroon River
The Agriculture Ministry today facilitated the signing of several multimillion dollar contracts.
During the exercise that took place in the Ministry’s Boardroom, the National Drainage...
300 acres of land cleared in Dartmouth for crop cultivation
Three hundred acres of dormant farmland have been cleared in Dartmouth, Region Two, with 180 acres dedicated to red bean cultivation and the remainder...
Government’s push to boost local producers, setting higher standard for agri sector
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha last Thursday evening, walked among producers and vendors at a pop-up farmers’...
Reducing poverty, inequalities is key to achieving food security – President Ali
Steadfast in his food security agenda within the Caribbean and Latin America, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday, underscored the importance of enhancing...
