Guyana to spearhead CARICOM’s first real-time agricultural data hub- Pres. Ali
Guyana is expected to welcome the first CARICOM situation room which will provide real time data for farmers. This revelation was made earlier today...
Over $20M spent to promote agriculture in schools
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture has been working assiduously to promote youth involvement in the agriculture sector. Towards this end,...
Schools to now benefit from Shade House Initiative
In keeping with the government’s drive to ensure food security and enhance the nation’s awareness of agricultural best practices, several learning institutions will soon...
Poultry programme launched in Uitvlugt
The first batch of 50 residents from Uitvlugt, along the West Coast of Demerara, will soon begin poultry production to become self-sufficient, following the...
Onverwagt prawns project to yield $144M annually
The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...
Granting relief to farmers, sugar workers only empowers PPP support base – Norton
People's National Congress (PNC) Member, Aubrey Norton is of the opinion that granting flood relief to farmers and sugar industry workers only serves to...
Agri Minister underscores improved drainage prospects for Melanie, other communities along the East Coast
Farmers and residents of Melanie and neighboring communities along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) have expressed their appreciation for the forthcoming drainage enhancements...
Overseas-based leaseholders overcharging farmers as much as $26,000 per acre; Govt. moves to halt...
The Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday that it intends to crack down on the exploitation of small-scale farmers by overseas-based holders of government-issued...
Over 20 proposals under review to transform Enmore estate into industrial hub-Pres. Ali
The tight-knit, sugar-backed community of Enmore on the East Coast of Demerara is poised for massive economic transformation as the government reviews dozens of...
Gov’t to commission $60M water testing lab
A $60M state-of-the-art Water Quality Laboratory will soon be commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydromet Department as the entity advances its water quality...
