Region Five being primed to meet seed paddy needs for farmers – Min. Mustapha...
During a meeting with farmers from Burma Housing Scheme and other surrounding areas over the weekend, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha announced that systems are...
Addressing piracy part of Agriculture Ministry’s five-year action plan
The Ministry of Agriculture has secured a five-year management plan which will seek to – amongst other things – address piracy.
The 24-page action plan,...
Agri. Minister, GRDB to consult with rice farmers, millers as second crop commences
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, along with senior officials from the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), will this week meet with rice farmers and...
FAO donates $9.6M in safety gear for fisherfolk
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on Tuesday handed over a quantity of safety equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture’s...
RAC Chairman overrules Nandlall’s submission that Committee was not properly constituted
On October 29, the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) took about 50 rice farmers before Region Five’s Rice Assessment Committee (RAC) to answer...
Jagdeo calls Suriname’s Agri Minister “shady” over handling of fishing licence issue
Months after the Government of Guyana condemned Surinamese authorities for the harassment of the country’s fishermen, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo directed another condemnation at...
CARICOM’s agri-insurance programme launched to support farmers, fisherfolk
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has accomplished a significant milestone in its quest for food and nutrition security, with the launch of its private sector-driven...
Hemp cultivation trials to begin next year – Min. Mustapha
With the numerous economic advantages offered by the thriving hemp industry, Guyana is gearing up to embark on trial cultivation of hemp early 2024.
This...
More upgrades set for Meadow Bank Wharf
The Meadow Bank Wharf, one of Guyana’s premier docks, will see major improvements as the government moves to further upgrade the facility and improve...
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...
