35,000 new acres to expand agriculture in Region Six
The government is set to unlock approximately 35,000 acres of new agricultural land while simultaneously pursuing new international markets for rice, as part of...
Farmers receive close to $1B in gov’t latest flood-relief distribution drive
Over the last weekend, over 5000 farmers from Region Five received assistance to return to the land as the government continues with its $7.8...
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...
Food prices to remain high as COVID-19 continues to constrict trade- FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Guyana warned on Friday that high food prices will remain on the markets...
50 marine cages, other agri-interventions outlined for hinterland communities
Hinterland communities will soon benefit from several agricultural projects, which include 50 new marine cages and the cultivation of almost 4,000 high-yielding Brazilian green...
Guyana strengthening emergency response systems for diseases that spread between animals and people
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) and the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have commenced a three-day simulation exercise on High Pathogenicity...
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...
1,500 kilometres of drainage canals, 300 kokers, and 180 pumps to be upgraded
Guyana is set to embark on the largest investment in drainage and irrigation in its history as part of the country’s Low Carbon Development...
Minister Mustapha engages Essequibo rice farmers, fisherfolk as government prepares to roll out assistance...
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday met with rice farmers and fisherfolk from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to discuss the planned relief initiatives recently announced by...
Guyana could take legal action against Suriname over seizure of fishing boats – AG
If the need arises, the Guyana Government will take legal action against Suriname authorities following the seizure of Guyanese fishing boats there.
The Attorney General...
