Guyana’s corn and soya bean production has been on the rise, with the government committing to the cultivation of these crops in the intermediate savannahs in order to become self-sufficient by 2025. The commitment to expand cultivation of these crops is in keeping with the government’s manifesto promise. Notably, the…
The government is making strides in advancing the country’s coconut industry through its decentralisation programme and introduction of high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties. The Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali- led Administration rolled out the programme in 2022, which aligned with its manifesto commitments. The massive undertaking saw the establishment of nine coconut…
– Farmers also receive planting materials for black pepper, other spices Farmers from several villages in Region One (Barima–Waini) recently received planting materials to commence large-scale cultivation of spices with the aim of supplying export markets across the Caribbean. Last week, officers from the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI)…
Engineers from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) are currently working to put systems in place to relieve the intrusion of river water at the Princes Street Sluice in Georgetown. Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha, after receiving reports of issues at the structure resulting in several buildings around…
As part of its aggressive efforts to reduce dependency on the importation of hatching eggs, the government will be investing in a broiler breeder facility this year to bolster the poultry industry. The facility will greatly aid poultry production since Guyana is importing approximately 52 million eggs each year at…
The PPP/C Administration continues to invest in the processing of ginger and turmeric and the production of citrus. As such, $153 million has been earmarked in the 2023 budget to improve processing capacity at Hosororo, Parika, and Linden/Soesdyke this year. This improved mechanisation will target over 300 metric tonnes of…
─ $200M allocated to expand project in 2023 The Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Administration has made good on its promise to encourage young people to pursue a career in agriculture, with the launch of the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP). Looking to the future, the government has allocated $200…
– LCDS 2030 With global temperatures continuously on the rise, and climate change proving a growing issue for nations across the world, the Government of Guyana has begun the development of several measures to promote climate-smart practices in the agriculture sector. As outlined in the updated Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS)…
