WGEOC holds conference on increasing women’s influence in Agri. Sector
When it comes to Guyana’s diversified agriculture sector, stakeholders agree that it can become the breadbasket of the Caribbean. But if this is to...
Some 99% of rice harvested to date; Region Five produced highest volume
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has announced that of the 94,000 hectares of rice sown for the second crop of 2020, 99 per...
Hemp, other crops to be cultivated on 35,000 acres of Berbice land- VP Jagdeo
A 10-member committee was established to work along with the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance as well as regional authorities to decide on which...
FAO, Caribbean Ministers formulate plan to combat hunger, boost Agri-food Systems
Leaders responsible for agriculture within their respective Caribbean territories recently convened a high-level meeting aimed at reinforcing joint efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty...
200 acres of pasture, improved irrigation for Vriesland farmers
Residents and farmers of Vriesland, West Bank Demerara, had the opportunity to voice their concerns and receive direct responses from Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar...
Den Amstel farmers group gets assistance from Agri Ministry to boost production
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha today handed over two tillers to the DenAmstel Fellowship Progressive Farmers group. The pieces of equipment will be used...
Jamaican Supreme Court orders Premium Farms Ltd to pay US$90k to Guyanese company for...
The Jamaican Supreme Court has ordered Premium Farms and Trading Limited to pay Guyanese company, Pure Harvest Incorporated, US$90,170 for two shipments of rice...
Rice production increases despite El Nino weather conditions – Min. Mustapha
Guyana’s agriculture sector, specifically the rice industry continues to reap success despite the El Nino weather condition that is currently affecting the country.
In fact,...
UN report highlights significant potential for fisheries, aquaculture development in Guyana, other nations
A key report on a fisheries and aquaculture development programme implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted...
Sugar making a come back with 28% increase in production recorded for 2023- Minister...
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed on Saturday that a number of outstanding achievements were recorded for 2023, with sugar in particular showing promising signs...
