GAWU engages Forestry Commission Taskforce
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) yesterday (April 29) engaged members of the taskforce set up by the Government of Guyana and...
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...
Agri. Ministry defends use of $643M from Contingency Fund to help GuySuCo pay workers
The Ministry of Agriculture faced a number of questions today in the National Assembly as opposition parliamentarians scrutinized its use of $643.69 million from...
Swine farmers benefit from donation of high performing breeds
Earlier today, Guyana’s swine farmers benefited from a donation of improved breeds to assist with the government’s overall efforts to improve the sector’s production...
Paddy production, Rice exports poised to deliver exceptional performance despite COVID-19 pandemic
According to the latest report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAOUN), harvesting of Guyana's 2020 second season paddy crop...
FAO collaboration vital for advancing regional agri-food sustainability – Min. Mustapha
In his address on Monday at the opening ceremony of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) 38th Regional Conference for Latin America and the...
Over $2B expended in Amerindian villages to ensure food security- Agri Minister
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha was keen to assure today that the PPP/C Government has an unwavering interest in ensuring food security in Amerindian...
50 new crops being grown at country’s largest hydroponics project – Agri. Minister
Guyana’s food security efforts are poised for a significant boost this year as 50 new crops are under the expert management of the National...
Region Nine villages benefit from inputs to boost Agri. production
The Ministry of Agriculture recently launched its Agriculture Improved Support Programme aimed at offering critical support to hinterland villages to boost agricultural production.
The programme...
Guyana set to achieve self-sufficiency in hatching egg production by 2026-Minister
Guyana is set to achieve self-sufficiency in hatching egg production by 2026. The announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during the...
