Traditional approaches evolving to address transforming agri-food systems challenges – Minister Mustapha tells UNFSS
Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that while Guyana is blessed with a diverse agricultural landscape, the country is not exempt from the immense global challenges that also impact agriculture and food security in countries in this part of the region. Minister Mustapha made these remarks virtually while addressing Ministers…
Brackish water shrimp programme launched to support Reg. 6 fisherfolk
Fisherfolk in East Berbice – Corentyne will soon benefit from a programme aimed at supplementing their income as the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture launched a brackish water shrimp programme in the region on Saturday. The programme, similar to what is already in place on the Corentyne…
Agri. Minister commissions $32 million admin. building to support Corentyne fisherfolk
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned the Upper Corentyne Fisherman Cooperative Society Administrative Building at Number 79 Village on the Corentyne Coast. The building was constructed and outfitted at a cost of $32 million and will serve as a hub for various activities as well as a space…
