17 new pump stations, conservancy in Reg.10 among drainage and irrigation successes for 2023...
The drainage and irrigation subsector recorded several notable achievements for 2023. At an end-of-year press conference today, Minister Zulfikar Mustapha proudly highlighted a series...
Guyana to achieve self-sufficiency of livestock feed by 2025- Agri. Minister
Come 2025, Guyana will no longer need to import a single shipment of corn and soya bean to satisfy the feedstock demand of the...
Rice exports earn a whopping $45.2B for 2023- Minister Mustapha
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed on Saturday that rice exports earnings soared to $45.2 billion for 2023. He said this is approximately $3 billion...
President’s Cut Rose project blooms, satisfying over 54% of local market
Government’s Cut Rose Project is blooming beautifully, to the extent that it is already able to satisfy over 54% of the local market’s demand....
Sugar making a come back with 28% increase in production recorded for 2023- Minister...
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed on Saturday that a number of outstanding achievements were recorded for 2023, with sugar in particular showing promising signs...
Agri. Ministry defends use of $643M from Contingency Fund to help GuySuCo pay workers
The Ministry of Agriculture faced a number of questions today in the National Assembly as opposition parliamentarians scrutinized its use of $643.69 million from...
Agri. Ministry fires contractor for sloppy work on $26.42M timber wharf project
The 2022 Auditor General Report has revealed that the Ministry of Agriculture fired the contractor responsible for the $26.42 million Timber Wharf and Landing...
Guyana’s leadership in forest management and climate change highlighted at opening of $60M mangrove...
The opening of the first-of-its-kind Mangrove Centre at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) marks a significant milestone in Guyana’s commitment to...
Baracara receives $14M in agri. inputs to increase production
The community of Baracara in Region Six is set to enhance its drainage and irrigation and other agriculture-related works following an investment of some...
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...
