Region Five farmers thrive as govt.-led initiatives boost rice cultivation
Region Five farmers are experiencing significant advancements in rice cultivation, thanks to a range of government initiatives. These efforts include a comprehensive seed programme...
Agri. Ministry creates new division to focus on Hinterland productivity
The Ministry of Agriculture said it created a new division to focus on boosting food productivity within Hinterland communities. This was recently disclosed by...
Guyana’s hatching egg industry closer to realisation
The government is making aggressive efforts to establish a massive hatching egg industry to support Guyana’s already burgeoning poultry sector.
The country currently imports approximately...
“Revolutionary” soya bean, corn trial yields optimism for self-sufficiency in near future
Earlier today, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha and his team visited the Dubalay Ranch at Tacama to get a firsthand look at the “trial”...
Agri. Ministry commits to compensating farmers for losses incurred on GRDB’s dormant seed paddies
Following reports from several farmers regarding difficulties with germinating a particular variety of seed paddy from the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), the Ministry...
Guyana’s oil pushing economic growth but agriculture is still the country’s backbone- WGEC Chair
Guyana has seen unprecedented growth since the commencement of oil production in December 2019. The significant Stabroek Block discoveries have put the country on...
Flood assessment soon for Coverden, East Bank communities
The assessment for extensive drainage and irrigation works will soon begin for Coverden and other surrounding East Bank communities that are prone to flooding.
This...
Colombians looking to establish Palm Oil industry in Guyana
A team of investors from Palnorte, a company that owns and operates palm oil mills in Colombia, met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on...
Onverwagt prawns project to yield $144M annually
The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...
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...
