Govt. allocates $98.5M for restoration of natural sea defences
In Guyana, mangroves provide protection for over 90 percent of Guyana's population who live within naturally low-lying flood prone areas along the coast. Given...
Guyana, Brazil talk closer collaborations to further develop local agriculture sector
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha today met with the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Livestock and Supply of Roraima, Brazil, Mr. Aluizio Nascimento da Silva.
During...
Local juices, honey to become major export products under PPP/C govt
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has promised to ramp up the production of honey and local fruit juices for export as part of its...
Reg. 5 farmers’ groups benefit from $1.8M in inputs to boost production
Three farmers’ groups from Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) on Wednesday, benefited from tools and other inputs valued at $1.8M to boost their production.
During a regional...
“Oil and gas activities cannot be linked to low fish catch” – FAO study...
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has concluded in its study on low fish catches in Guyana, that oil and gas activities is not...
Dr. Patrick Chesney fired from NAREI’s board
Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder, yesterday fired Dr. Patrick Chesney, who served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the National Agricultural...
Govt. to invest over $260M to advance agro-processing sector
By Staff Writer
In 2022, the PPP/C Government intends to invest a whopping $261M to advance the development of the agro-processing sector.
According to Agriculture Minister,...
Farmers not paying their dues; over $1B owed to MMA/ADA
To date, more than $1B is owed to the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary/Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA) by farmers in back charges. These non-payments have resulted...
Guyana to Benefit from US$50,000 Under ADOPT Caribbean Soil Health Project
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday met with Linda Te Puni, New Zealand Ambassador to the Caribbean, and a delegation from the Inter-American...
Govt. to analyze low catches undermining $16.2B Fisheries sector
By Staff Writer
After learning of the increasing economic pressures facing the fisheries industry due to a decline in catches, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha assured...
