Agri. Ministry inks over $160M in contracts for development works
Several agencies under the control of the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday signed contracts valued at $161,722,032 to further their development works.
A contract valued...
Agri. Ministry to commence drainage and irrigation works in Annandale
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday assured residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD) that drainage and irrigation works would soon be completed to...
Pres. Ali outlines massive projects for maximizing food production in hinterland communities
President, Dr Irfaan Ali told recently assured residents across a number of hinterland communities in Deep South and Central Rupununi that his Government will...
Agri. Minister commissions $24M grader to improve dams in Reg. 6
Rice farmers in Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne) will soon benefit from a more efficient access dam maintenance programme with the addition of...
Farmers’ Organizations participate in workshop to strengthen capacities in sustainable farming
On Wednesday, August 17, the Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific Programme (FO4ACP) brought together representatives from farmers' groups, government institutions and other...
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...
Wakenaam’s upgrades will bolster Guyana’s food production capacity—President Ali
President, Dr Irfaan Ali recently told residents of Wakenaam that while the newly commissioned well at Noitgedacht will bring 24-hour access to water, the...
Industrial Hemp cultivation to boost economic activities in Regions 6, 10 – Min. Mustapha
Following the successful passage of the Industrial Hemp Bill in the National Assembly last Monday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha said the cultivation of industrial...
Trial for marine cages expected by the end of September – Min. Mustapha ...
Guyana will soon be one step closer to boosting its aquaculture sector with the commencement of ‘Cage Culture’ initiative expected to start sometime in...
Agri. Ministry signs over $600M in contracts to advance works in sugar, livestock industries
Several agencies which fall under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture signed 13 contracts today totaling some $610 million.
Representatives from the Guyana Sugar...
