Discussions begin for farmers’ markets at EBD, Regions 2 & 3   

Following the successes of the previously held farmers’ market, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that the organizing committee is now looking to take the...

Region Nine villages benefit from inputs to boost Agri. production 

The Ministry of Agriculture recently launched its Agriculture Improved Support Programme aimed at offering critical support to hinterland villages to boost agricultural production. The programme...

AGRO-PROCESSING BOOM: Guyana exported more than $2.9B high-quality products to the US, Canada, other...

Over the last two years, the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) said it has expended millions of dollars to harness the potential of the country’s...

Prisoners reap more than 4000 kg of produce

  With the aim of creating a self-sustaining food supply, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) harvested a quantity of vegetables during the week at Mazaruni Prison Farm. Coordinator of...

Guyana, Dominican Republic to work on large-scale mango, avocado production

Guyana and the Dominican Republic are set to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector, with plans underway to develop large-scale mango and avocado production...

APNU presidency will see greater investments in agri. sector – Norton

Presidential candidate for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton has underscored that Guyana’s oil resources will not last forever and stressed the...

Ministry inks $2.7B contracts to mitigate future flooding, boost food sector

By Staff Writer To ensure the right infrastructure is in place to mitigate the devastating effects of future flooding on the agriculture sector as well...

Pres. Ali progressing on achieving Halal industry certification for Guyana

Despite Guyana’s growing acclaim for its significant oil and gas resources, Head of State, Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali remains determined to not let the...

Govt. positioning Region 7 farmers to satisfy cassava market in Barbados 

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha is setting the stage for Region Seven farmers to satisfy the demand for cassava in Barbados. Cassava is of particular importance...

Guyana to Benefit from US$50,000 Under ADOPT Caribbean Soil Health Project

Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday met with Linda Te Puni, New Zealand Ambassador to the Caribbean, and a delegation from the Inter-American...

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