Tenders to be issued soon for Hope-like Canals in Regions 3 & 5
With a massive infrastructure plan underway for the agriculture sector, tenders will soon be going out to construct “Hope-like Canals” in Regions Three and...
FAO, Agri. Ministry host consultation on Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture recently held a two-day virtual...
Prisons’ Agriculture Programme proves to be sustainable, cost-saving venture- Director
The agriculture programme being implemented by the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has proven to be a sustainable and cost-saving venture, says Nicklon Elliot, Director...
Guyanese timber has stagnated in the last decade-Report finds
In the last decade, the performance of Guyana’s forestry sector can be described as underwhelming, to say the least. In fact, a government report...
Guyana will produce all of its livestock needs by 2025; reducing import bill by...
Guyana is set to achieve self-sufficiency in livestock feed production by 2025, says Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha. The official announced this development during...
Govt pushing for at least 50% of agri businesses to be led by women,...
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha delivered the feature address at the launch of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Micro and Women Entrepreneur...
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...
Schools to now benefit from Shade House Initiative
In keeping with the government’s drive to ensure food security and enhance the nation’s awareness of agricultural best practices, several learning institutions will soon...
Infrastructure, agriculture & oil and gas on agenda for meeting between Guyana, Suriname Heads...
Guyana's President, Dr Irfaan Ali said that a four-day State visit by His Excellency, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname, and his...
Gov’t introduces sustainable agriculture initiative for persons living with disabilities
Persons living with disabilities (PWD) now have access to specialised ‘sustainable agriculture’ training, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s ‘Learning Lab’.
This...
