Farmers’ Organizations participate in workshop to strengthen capacities in sustainable farming
On Wednesday, August 17, the Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific Programme (FO4ACP) brought together representatives from farmers' groups, government institutions and other...
Rice cultivation to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end- Min. Mustapha
Guyana’s rice sector is experiencing a remarkable increase in production with cultivation set to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha...
Mustapha engages regional agro leaders in Belize, eyes partnerships to boost feed, dairy and...
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, who is currently in Belize attending the National Agriculture and Trade Show 2026 in Belmopan City as the guest speaker,...
SBM, local partners launch greenhouse project to cut use of imported produce on Guyana’s...
SBM Offshore, in collaboration with local catering company, Newrest Guyana, and Plympton Farms, a global source for authentic Caribbean vegetables, recently commissioned a massive...
Guyana, Brazil, to operationalize joint commission for food, energy security, other areas
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday that a joint commission will be operationalized with Brazil to foster cooperation on food and energy...
Ethanol, molasses production likely key to GuySuCo’s 2026 breakeven projection – Minister
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is projected to breakeven by 2026 following plans to scale up the production of ethanol and ‘high grade’ molasses...
China, Guyana signal deeper agricultural partnership
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday welcomed Mr. Bruce Lee, Head of Economic Commercial Consular at the Chinese Embassy in Guyana, during a...
Industrial Hemp cultivation to boost economic activities in Regions 6, 10 – Min. Mustapha
Following the successful passage of the Industrial Hemp Bill in the National Assembly last Monday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha said the cultivation of industrial...
Despite challenges, rice farmers remain resilient — Ramsammy
The paddy bug and red rice problems are not the only obstacles rice farmers are facing; farmers in all rice-producing regions face...
New nano fertiliser launched, promises higher rice yields
The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) on Wednesday launched the country’s first nano urea fertiliser at the...
