USAID, IDB fund major programme to help local agro-processors, caterers, restauranteurs scale up profits
In recognition of World Agriculture Day 2023, !nnovate Guyana (!G), an initiative of the Guyana Economic Development Trust, has launched the third edition of...
Rice production increases despite El Nino weather conditions – Min. Mustapha
Guyana’s agriculture sector, specifically the rice industry continues to reap success despite the El Nino weather condition that is currently affecting the country.
In fact,...
New agreement signed to ensure small grants now more accessible to farmers – Agri....
Farmers are set to benefit from small grants to enhance their productivity, as the government continues to implement various initiatives to diversify the agriculture...
House greenlights $2B for works at sugar factories, including reopening of Rose Hall Estate
The Committee of Supply on Tuesday approved the sum of $2B of for works at sugar estates across the country. The sum was allocated...
Victoria farmers to benefit from emergency drainage works after years of neglect
By Staff writer
Farmers from Victoria Village, a farming community located on the East Coast of Demerara, will soon benefit from a number of much-needed...
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...
Agri. Minister hands over four mini excavators to NDCs in Reg. 5
As part of the government’s efforts to empower local government authorities across the country, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over four mini-excavators to four...
Increased global action needed to tackle food security, effects of climate change – Dr....
The COVID-19 pandemic has made one sobering reality clear to world leaders: Their collective effort over the years has not been enough to properly...
6000 rice farmers to benefit from free insurance
– ‘crop insurance mechanism, more than just a relief. It’s a lifeline’- Pres Ali
For the next three years, more than 6000 rice farmers will...
Govt. begins distribution of $250,000 cash grant to severed sugar workers
Today, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha and Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh spearheaded Government’s $250,000...
