Despite challenges, rice farmers remain resilient — Ramsammy
The paddy bug and red rice problems are not the only obstacles rice farmers are facing; farmers in all rice-producing regions face...
Local IT leader develops agri. system with farmers’ register, other key features
Guyanese companies continue to demonstrate their creativity and knack for innovation, with IntellectStorm, a leading Information Technology solutions and marketing company, being recognized for...
Guyana to import 50,000 more high-yielding coconuts from Costa Rica
Guyana will soon import another 50,000 high-yielding coconuts from Costa Rica. This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday last, during...
Agri. Ministry donates inputs to Buxton Farmers’ Group
On Friday, representatives from the Buxton-Friendship Farmers’ Group received a number of inputs and farming implements from the Ministry of Agriculture to further encourage...
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...
NAREI, CAPA sign agreements to help farmers adopt new practices
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), aimed...
Agri. Ministry meets USAID on support for farmers of turmeric, coconut and cherries
With Guyanese farmers set to benefit from specialized technical assistance under a US$5.3 million Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) project being funded by...
Dawa pump station fully operable- Agri Minister assures
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday assured farmers from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) that despite somewhat unfavorable weather conditions over the past months, there will...
1,500 kilometres of drainage canals, 300 kokers, and 180 pumps to be upgraded
Guyana is set to embark on the largest investment in drainage and irrigation in its history as part of the country’s Low Carbon Development...
Corn, soya bean processing facilities to be completed within 3 months – Min. Mustapha
The drying and storage facilities for corn and soya bean which are currently being constructed at Tacama Landing along the Berbice River will be...
