Amid falling world market prices for rice, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday spearheaded the distribution of $300 per bag subsidy assistance to rice farmers on the Corentyne Coast, providing timely financial relief to sustain production. A total of 1,452 farmers benefited from the initiative, representing an overall government…
Fisherfolk from Region Six on Saturday benefited from the government’s relief assistance for fisherfolk. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the exercise, which saw fisherfolk gathered at the Albion Community Center ground and the Upper Corentyne Fishermen’s Cooperative Society to receive the highly anticipated grant of $150,000. The initiative fulfilled a…
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday, reaffirmed the government of Guyana’s commitment to the fisheries sector, as he spearheaded a cash relief distribution exercise for fisherfolk on the Corentyne Coast. The initiative fulfils a commitment made by His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to provide direct, timely support to…
On Friday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, spearheaded the distribution of relief grants to fisherfolk from the Essequibo Coast, fulfilling another commitment made by His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, to provide direct support to those operating within the fisheries sector. A total of 570 fisherfolk from Pomeroon–Supenaam each…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday spearheaded another round of distribution of subsidies to rice farmers in the Pomeroon–Supenaam Region, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to providing direct support to farmers. While addressing farmers, Minister Mustapha underscored the Government’s track record of honouring its commitments. “This Government has a proud…
Farmers and rural communities are expected to benefit from expanded agricultural investment this year as the government delivers on commitments aimed at boosting production, strengthening livelihoods, and enhancing national food security. The 2025-2030 manifesto presents a straightforward plan to modernise agriculture, focusing on resilience and the needs of people, based…
On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers as the Government continues to provide direct support to strengthen the rice industry and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods. The initiative fulfils a commitment made by H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, ensuring that rice farmers…
More than $480.5 million in financial assistance was distributed to 1,618 rice farmers in Region Five on Wednesday as the government continues to provide direct support to strengthen the rice industry and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods. The initiative was spearheaded by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha and fulfils a commitment made…
