Finance Ministry hands over $75M in materials and equipment for distribution to farmers
Today, the Ministry of Finance handed over materials and equipment valued in excess of $75M to the Ministry of Agriculture for distribution to farmers...
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...
Sugar making a come back with 28% increase in production recorded for 2023- Minister...
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed on Saturday that a number of outstanding achievements were recorded for 2023, with sugar in particular showing promising signs...
Guyana’s agriculture success attracts regional ministers
As Guyana’s progression in its food sector continues to attract regional attention, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that his counterparts in Suriname...
WCB residents welcome commitments by Agri. Minister to improve drainage
— works scheduled to commence in one week to clear channels
Earlier today, residents from No. 5, No. 28, No. 29, and No. 30...
Min. Anthony recommends more plant-based foods, warns against ultra-processed
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony is urging all Guyanese to adopt healthier eating habits, with a heavy focus on balanced diets and portion...
Rose Hall sugar estate will reopen this year
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government will not shy away from its pre-election commitment to reopen sugar estates that were closed by the...
Agri. Minister optimistic about Panama rice deal payment soon
In a recent interview with the Guyana Standard, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha provided an update on the long-awaited $1 billion payment from Panama...
Collective action must be taken to ensure region is food secure – Min. Mustapha
At a recent meeting of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean States (CELAC), Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasized the need to update...
NAREI helps Mainstay/Whyaka residents with technology to expand production of cucumbers, tomatoes, other crops
Following a series of technical training from the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), residents of Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two are able to aggressively...
