CARICOM, Latin American officials discuss regional impacts on the agri-food system
Representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) along with officials from the Caribbean and Latin American countries recently...
Recultivating saltwater-logged lands will be an uphill task for Region Five farmers – Fmr....
Recultivating saltwater-logged lands will be a herculean task for Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) farmers, says former Alesie Rice Group Chairman, Turhane Doerga.
He made this observation...
Agri. Ministry to intensify efforts to monitor market prices as holiday season approaches
In an ongoing effort to sensitize consumers about price trends in markets across Guyana, the Ministry of Agriculture through the New Guyana Marketing Corporation...
Agri. Ministry signs over $2B in contracts as part of 2022 work programme
Several agencies under purview of the Ministry of Agriculture signed 32 contracts on Friday totaling over $2.1B. These contracts are for the construction and...
$50M budgeted to begin ‘breeder programme’ to produce hatching eggs – Min. Mustapha
As government advances its efforts to establish a productive hatching egg industry to support the nation’s already expanding poultry sector, some $50 million has...
Agri. Minister pledges continued support for Region Three farmers
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday afternoon met with farmers from several farming communities in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) following requests made to...
Guyana could take legal action against Suriname over seizure of fishing boats – AG
If the need arises, the Guyana Government will take legal action against Suriname authorities following the seizure of Guyanese fishing boats there.
The Attorney General...
Guyana’s only Veterinary Services Lab secures recertification from GNBS
The Veterinary Services Laboratory which falls under the purview of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has received recertification for quality assurance from the...
Govt. announces swine production programme for Karasabai
The government has announced plans to introduce a swine production programme in Karasabai, Region Nine, aimed at increasing disposable income and fostering economic growth...
Agri. Ministry to commence drainage and irrigation works in Annandale
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday assured residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD) that drainage and irrigation works would soon be completed to...
