Allegations of ineligible persons receiving flood relief assistance “cause for concern” – Minister Mustapha
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday, expressed concern after persons from several flood-affected regions are claiming that persons who did not suffer losses as a...
CDB funds traceability system for Guyana’s leafy greens and pineapples
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently approved a grant of USD$280,906 to help Guyana implement a food traceability system which will target the export...
Region Five farmers thrive as govt.-led initiatives boost rice cultivation
Region Five farmers are experiencing significant advancements in rice cultivation, thanks to a range of government initiatives. These efforts include a comprehensive seed programme...
Absolutely no sugar shortage in Guyana – Agriculture Minister
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha was firm today when he announced that there is no shortage of sugar in the country. The minister said...
Region Nine CSOs participate in shade house technology training
Community Service Officers (CSOs) in Region Nine recently completed a two-day shade house technology training aimed at enhancing agricultural production in the region. Participants...
“Guyanese can’t plant coconut trees?” – Jagdeo on foreign company that got lease to...
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo appears to be highly perturbed that a foreign company was able to secure a lease for 700 acres of land...
Rice farmers to benefit from price stabilisation fund to guarantee timely payments
– President Ali details massive investments for Region Six
Thousands of rice farmers across Guyana will see major relief through the establishment of storage facilities...
Region One farmers benefit from materials to commence large-scale ginger, turmeric production
Farmers from several villages in Region 1 (Barima – Waini) recently received planting materials to commence large-scale cultivation of spices for export markets across...
13 Fisheries Officers complete UK Marine Training
Thirteen Fisheries Officers successfully completed the Marine Mammal Observer training program facilitated by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee of the United Kingdom. The accomplishment...
Guyana will produce all of its livestock needs by 2025; reducing import bill by...
Guyana is set to achieve self-sufficiency in livestock feed production by 2025, says Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha. The official announced this development during...
