Discussions begin for farmers’ markets at EBD, Regions 2 & 3
Following the successes of the previously held farmers’ market, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that the organizing committee is now looking to take the...
Initiative launched to boost capacity, marketability of Guyana’s agro-processors
It is well known that Guyana’s agriculture sector makes an almost 20 percent contribution annually to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Be that as...
GRDB now armed with 12 data analysts, 8 drone pilots following landmark programme
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) now has 12 data analysts and eight certified drone pilots following a one-year programme that was held to...
Op-Ed: Safeguarding soil biodiversity today is the key to our future
By Ana Posas, FAO Agricultural Officer for Latin American and Caribbean
A few days ago, the United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP15) concluded with a...
Port Mourant Technical Training College opens
The Guyana Technical Training College Inc. was officially opened today at Port Mourant on the Corentyne Coast.
Courses that will be offered...
GO BIG OR GO HOME: DDL investing US$20M for Guyana to have region’s largest,...
The overseas market would call it “betting big”. In Guyana, we say “throw out yuh belly.” It’s the precise description for what Demerara Distributors...
CDB to fund study on improving agri. trade in Guyana, other nations
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) said today that it will finance consultancy services for a study to explore options for establishing a Maritime Cargo...
“All systems operational” – Agri. Minister says as flooding hits G/T, other coastal areas
Following several hours of persistent, heavy rainfall, several areas in Georgetown and other coastal regions are currently experiencing flooding.
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, is currently...
IICA creates special fund to help CARICOM countries reduce food import bill 25 %...
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced today that it will create a Special Fund for the Caribbean to promote initiatives and...
FAO collaboration vital for advancing regional agri-food sustainability – Min. Mustapha
In his address on Monday at the opening ceremony of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) 38th Regional Conference for Latin America and the...
