Minister Mustapha responds to Jordan’s “reckless” statement to small scale rice farmers
Please see statement below:
I’ve taken note of the recent statements made by former Finance Minister, Mr. Winston Jordan, regarding Guyana’s rice sector. His recommendation...
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, Guyana’s rice sector on schedule for commendable growth -United Nations Agri....
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to stifle the growth rates for sectors such as forestry and mining, Guyana’s rice industry seems to remain...
Massive ramp up in agri-production on horizon as Guyana positions itself to adopt Indian...
Recognizing that India is an undisputed powerhouse in agricultural production, Guyanese authorities are working aggressively with officials in the Asian nation to leverage its...
GuySuCo targets 100,000 tonnes of sugar in 2026
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is projecting the production of 100,000 tonnes of sugar in 2026, as part of its strategic five-year plan aimed...
India, Guyana pledge collaboration on ayurveda, bio-fuels, and agriculture
In a meeting today at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of President of India, Droupadi Murmu, an agreement was had with Guyana for collaboration...
Construction of sluice at Highbury to commence this year – Min. Mustapha
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday revealed that his ministry through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will commence construction of a...
Tunnel houses for poultry production to be completed by first quarter of 2026 –...
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday, led a team to visit the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) in Mon Repos, where several tunnel houses...
Rice production increases despite El Nino weather conditions – Min. Mustapha
Guyana’s agriculture sector, specifically the rice industry continues to reap success despite the El Nino weather condition that is currently affecting the country.
In fact,...
Mustapha commits to assisting woman who lost home to fire
Earlier today, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, visited Ms. Shenieza Yussuf, who recently lost her home in a devastating fire at Crabwood Creek on Thursday.
During...
Reducing poverty, inequalities is key to achieving food security – President Ali
Steadfast in his food security agenda within the Caribbean and Latin America, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday, underscored the importance of enhancing...
