GCCI to undertake US$134,000 project to improve standards of agro-processors
With the help of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) will launch a USD$134,000 project which aims...
Minister Mustapha urges urgent action to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
In a compelling address during a side event at the United Nations Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment, Guyana's Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasized...
Govt. to work with Melanie Damishana on agriculture innovation project-Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Thursday that his government will work with a group from Melanie Damishana on the East Coast of Demerara...
Santa Aratack can easily become eco-tourism, food production hub—Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the community of Santa Aratack and surrounding areas hold “distinct advantages” that can ensure the sustainability and resilience...
PPP/C to give rice farmers ownership of 20,000 acres of land in second term
Presidential Candidate for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Irfaan Ali has pledged that his party would make significant investments in developing 20,000 acres...
Govt. commences training for agriculture survey for regions 2, 3,4,5,6 and 10
- 4,000 farmers targeted for pilot exercise
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Sustainable Agriculture Development Program (SADP), today launched its agriculture survey at the...
Guyana activates World Bank funding to reduce G/Town flooding
Guyana’s Ministry of Agriculture this week signed contracts amounting to approximately US $8.5 million, seeking to reduce the risk of flooding in the low-lying...
Guyanese learn insights from Brazil on sustainable land management practices
A delegation of 10 experts from various local government entities recently participated in a week-long learning journey in Brazil from May 21 to 28,...
Guyana engaging Brazil on “best practices” to enhance rice production
In an effort to improve the quality of rice cultivated in Guyana, local farmers are actively engaging in discussions with their Brazilian counterparts to...
East Bank Demerara residents to benefit from new pump station at Craig
To mitigate flooding in many farming areas while increasing food productivity, residents along the East Bank corridor will soon benefit from the construction of...
