Guyana signs agreement with DR for large scale production of coffee and cocoa
On Tuesday, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Agriculture, signed an agreement with the Government of the Dominican Republic to commence large-scale...
Rice industry poised to dominate agri. sector until 2030
The rice industry is set to remain the leading force in the agriculture sector, thanks to a series of investments the government has made...
Guyana’s agri, energy sectors to go on display at AfriCaribbean Trade Forum in Grenada
Guyana’s agriculture and energy sectors will be prominently featured at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) in Grenada. At the event, 23 local...
Govt. invites bids to build $2.7 billion paddy drying and storage facility
The Ministry of Agriculture is inviting bids for the construction of a comprehensive Drying and Storage Paddy Facility in Region Two, with the project...
6000 rice farmers to benefit from free insurance
– ‘crop insurance mechanism, more than just a relief. It’s a lifeline’- Pres Ali
For the next three years, more than 6000 rice farmers will...
Agriculture, services sector among areas to drive Guyana’s post oil-economy – Jagdeo
The next People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government will increase focus on the agriculture, services, and technology sectors to drive Guyana’s post-oil economy. This is...
Region 9 to establish National Food Hub – President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) plans to create a National Food Hub in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper...
As climate change worsens, gov’t secures insurance for 6,000 rice farmers
Three years after consistent global negotiations, the government has made a breakthrough, securing funding for climate insurance that will benefit some 6,000 rice farmers...
Guyana to significantly scale down onion, red bean imports in 2 yrs -Jagdeo
Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo recently acknowledged that while food prices have been climbing, citizens can be assured that the government is actively working...
AFC Govt. will turn cane cutters into farmers of prawns, peppers, pumpkin and plantain-Ramjattan
Alluding that the sugar industry has no future, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has announced plans to chart a new path for the sector...
