Women empowerment critical to reducing poverty rates, strengthening agrifood systems – FAO Report
Empowering more women to ensure they are included in agrifood systems not only reduces hunger rates and stimulates economies, but also reinforces a country’s...
Farmers with 30 acres of land could opt for cash or fertilizer equivalent –...
Farmers now have the option to receive the fertiliser support either in kind or direct cash equivalent, based on their preference. This revised policy...
Guyana’s only Veterinary Services Lab secures recertification from GNBS
The Veterinary Services Laboratory which falls under the purview of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has received recertification for quality assurance from the...
Dr. Patrick Chesney fired from NAREI’s board
Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder, yesterday fired Dr. Patrick Chesney, who served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the National Agricultural...
Single parent moms will soon own 50 acres of land for coconut production in...
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced his government's plans to develop 50 acres of land in Albion for a coconut plantation that...
Over 100 agro-processors eager to participate in Guyana’s Agri Investment Forum and Expo next...
As the Government of Guyana prepares to host its second Agri-Investment Forum and Expo in a matter of weeks, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on...
Guyana among several nations to benefit from US$230M fund to transform agri-systems
Guyana along with scores of other states vulnerable to climate change impacts is set to benefit from a multimillion-dollar fund that will help to...
50 marine cages, other agri-interventions outlined for hinterland communities
Hinterland communities will soon benefit from several agricultural projects, which include 50 new marine cages and the cultivation of almost 4,000 high-yielding Brazilian green...
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...
Allegations of ineligible persons receiving flood relief assistance “cause for concern” – Minister Mustapha
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday, expressed concern after persons from several flood-affected regions are claiming that persons who did not suffer losses as a...
