With increased focus on increasing production in the agriculture sector, a sum of $1.2 billion has been allocated to develop the fisheries and aquaculture sector in 2024. The fisheries industry, inclusive of aquaculture, is a significant contributor to the country’s economic growth and food security objectives. During his 2024 budget…
The government is expected to continue it’s support for Guyana’s rice industry, through the Guyana Development Board (GRDB), with an injection of $1.3B this year into the productive sector. This was highlighted by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr…
Earlier today, during the second ministerial meeting of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean States (CELAC), Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha underscored the importance of ensuring the Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) Plan addresses challenges and other international occurrences facing the region. The hybrid meeting saw Ministers of Agriculture…
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha emphasised that Guyana’s agricultural sector is poised for tremendous growth in 2024 due to the direct result of government’s prudent management of initiatives and investments. The $97.6 billion budgetary allocation for agricultural development this year heavy investment in innovative irrigation and drainage infrastructure. He made…
The government has set aside the sum of $967.8 million in 2024 to further boost the capacity of the Tacama facility which will include the installation of a conveyor system. This aligns with Guyana’s unwavering support for the production and expansion of corn and soya beans. Senior Minister within the…
A whopping $97.6 billion is budgeted for the advancement of Guyana’s agricultural sector this year, as it continues to rapidly diversify into new crops while recording tremendous growth. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, underscored that the agriculture sector is thriving…
An investment of some $6 billion is expected to be made this year to further stimulate the production capacity and operational efficiencies of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). The announcement was made by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh during…
Over 28,600 persons from Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine benefitted from the execution of various agricultural ventures through the Hinterland Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Development (HESAD) Project, last year. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a recent press conference. With the aim of driving agricultural development,…
