Honey production to surpass 30,000 gallons in 2025 – Min. Mustapha
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) on Friday hosted its second annual Honey Fest at its Mon Repos main office under the theme “Buzz...
Agri. Minister optimistic about Panama rice deal payment soon
In a recent interview with the Guyana Standard, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha provided an update on the long-awaited $1 billion payment from Panama...
Farmers not paying their dues; over $1B owed to MMA/ADA
To date, more than $1B is owed to the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary/Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA) by farmers in back charges. These non-payments have resulted...
Region 1 to be Guyana’s spice capital
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently revealed his ministry’s plans to make Region One (Barima-Waini) the spice capital of Guyana. During his year-end press conference...
Collective action must be taken to ensure region is food secure – Min. Mustapha
At a recent meeting of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean States (CELAC), Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasized the need to update...
Rice production expanding in Region Nine, more villages to be engaged – Agri. minister
Diversifying the agriculture sector and increasing crop production is a top the priority of government and with the vast savannahs of Region Nine, rice...
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...
Jagdeo rubbishes GTU President’s claim of preferential treatment to striking sugar workers
Vice President (VP), Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday addressed comments made by Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) President Mark Lyte regarding the government's handling of a...
Agri. Minister emphasizes need for public-private partnerships in agri sector at GCCI symposium
By Sueann Wickham
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, took the stage as the keynote speaker on Tuesday at the inaugural Agriculture Symposium organized by the Georgetown...
After seven years of delays, Guyana finally receives $7.5M Panama rice payment
After seven years, Guyana has finally received the long-awaited payment of US$7.5 million, including US$100,000 in legal costs from Panama for rice sold under...
