With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East creating uncertainties in the global supply chain for vital commodities, policymakers around the world have been engaging in discussions to determine the way forward. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, participated in a virtual meeting with Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim, Director General…
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha recently engaged a high-level team of Brazilian investors to explore large-scale agricultural opportunities. The engagement forms part of a broader national strategy to expand production, attract foreign investment, and enhance Guyana’s contribution to regional food security. Minister Mustapha underscored the government’s readiness to facilitate investments…
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has called on all responsible agencies to intensify monitoring efforts across the country following significant rainfall within the last 24 hours. During a visit to the Liliendaal Pump Station and several sluices and pump stations in and around Georgetown on Saturday, the minister revealed that…
In another bold step to cultivate a competitive rice industry in Guyana, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Agriculture, on Tuesday launched the ‘Guymati’ (GRDB-19) aromatic rice variety. With initial research commencing in 1997, scientists attached to the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) have worked tirelessly to develop…
The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), is making remarkable progress in developing a regional brand of mutton through its Black Belly Sheep programme. During a meeting with a delegation from Barbados, headed by Barbados’ Minister of Agriculture and Food and Nutritional Security, Hon. Dr. Shantal…
Building on its continued commitment to supporting agricultural development and food security in Guyana, Seaboard has engaged leading international strategic consultancy firm Gira Food to conduct a comprehensive assessment on the feasibility of establishing a sustainable pork industry within the country. This initiative aligns closely with the vision of His…
As Guyana’s progression in its food sector continues to attract regional attention, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that his counterparts in Suriname and Barbados are expected to visit the nation’s shore soon. Minister Mustapha said on Wednesday that the visit will allow both ministers to examine the country’s…
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), hosted the Project Completion Exit Workshop for the Sustainable Agricultural Development Programme (SADP) at the World Trade Center in Georgetown. Through the programme, over 6,000 farmers benefited from improved technology, equipment, and training, while more than…
