Forestry production remained under 400,000m3 for three consecutive years
While the deforestation rates in Guyana post-2015 remain the lowest in 9 years, forestry production reflects the total opposite. In fact, yields during 2015...
Guyana’s Agri-Investment Forum is most successful engagement by CARICOM in 15 yrs- Sir Saunders
Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States and the Organisation of American States (OAS), Sir Ronald Sanders has described the PPP government’s...
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...
Pres. Ali launches Agri. Entrepreneurship Programme; pilot project to generate $70M per year
By Staff Writer
President Irfaan Ali launched, on Tuesday, the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme to bolster the agriculture sector, empower youths and create jobs.
During...
‘There’s no better time to invest in Guyana’s agri. sector’ – CEO of Amaya...
While Guyana’s oil resources have catapulted the nation to new heights, the Government of Guyana (GoG) has underscored its commitment to not heavily relying...
Govt. fast-tracking drainage efforts to avert repeat of tragic 2021 floods – Agri. Min.
With Guyana stepping into the May/June rainy period, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has assured that government is fast tracking efforts to ensure drainage...
Multipronged strategy adopted to avoid flooding in GT
The Ministry of Agriculture and the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) are working tirelessly to, as much as possible, avoid flooding in Georgetown.
Speaking...
Guyana, FAO sign two important agreements for agricultural development
The Government of Guyana and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) yesterday signed two important agreements.
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha...
Gov’t working to ensure a greater supply response to decrease food prices- Vice President
Vice President, Bharat Jagdeo today announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring a greater supply response to decrease food prices in the country....
Agri sector set for rapid take-off, foreign investments increasing- Minister Mustapha
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, said the local agriculture sector is attracting a lot of interest, noting that Guyana is rapidly advancing due to...
