Govt. to commence trial for black pepper, mint and cinnamon at Aroaima Savannah

A trial for the production of black pepper, cinnamon, and mint has begun in the Aroaima Savannah, Region 10. According to the Department of Public...

Pakuri Village poised for boost in production of red beans, eggs

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali recently assured inhabitants of Pakuri Village (St Cuthbert’s Mission) that they will be integrated into his vision for integrated...

Min. Mustapha underscores importance of investments if region is to achieve food security goals

During the recently held Caribbean Agri-Food Investors Conference, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha underscored the importance of investments in the regional agriculture system. This, he...

Gov’t. plans to invest $500M on corn, soya bean cultivation

Dr. Ashni Singh, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance on Friday said the Government proposes to allocate $500...

NAREI commissions new $38M office to serve farmers in Paramakatoi

By Staff Writer In a bid to improve its extension services in far-flung areas of the country, the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI),...

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...

Fishing output in decline for a while-Govt. report

The fisheries sector plays a vital role in Guyana’s economic well-being. In fact, it is considered an important element of trade. In 2015 for...

Dismantling barriers to trade in agricultural commodities will enhance regional food security – President

Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali is advocating for the dismantling of barriers to trade in agricultural commodities. He said this key to enhancing food...

Agri. Minister engages Corentyne residents on drainage issues, employment opportunities 

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha along with a team of officials from his ministry and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) along with several PPP/C constituency...

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...

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