Treasury incapable of providing GuySuCo with bailout -Ministry of Finance
Considering the prevailing national circumstances, the challenges of COVID 19 and a reduced national income, the Ministry of Finance has told the Guyana Sugar...
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...
Leguan’s rice transport costs slashed by 38.5%
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar has announced a 38.5% reduction in rice transportation cost for Leguan farmers, Region Three.
This move...
Berbice fisherfolk to receive $150,000 relief grants by July – VP Jagdeo
Fisherfolk from across East Berbice – Corentyne ( Region Six) are expected to start receiving $150,000 relief grants by July. This was announced by...
Rice production beats half year target with 362, 000 metric tonnes
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is already surpassing its half-year target for 2024 due to the implementation of additional strategies and programmes curated...
No more ploughing with forks for some Region 10 farmers
With the provision of motorized tillers sourced by the Government of Guyana, many Region 10 and Region 4 farmers will no longer have to...
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...
IICA unveils latest guide for strengthening regional food systems
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, recently welcomed the unveiling of a document titled, "On 'broken' food systems and other narratives" by the Inter-American Institute...
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...
Overseas-based leaseholders overcharging farmers as much as $26,000 per acre; Govt. moves to halt...
The Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday that it intends to crack down on the exploitation of small-scale farmers by overseas-based holders of government-issued...
