─ contracts to be awarded shortly Government is moving apace with its commitment to provide free fertiliser to rice farmers nationwide, to absorb the rising worldwide costs for the key farming commodity. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali had announced on May 16, that $1 billion has been set aside to support…
Small farmers will be able to capitalise on the benefits of the hemp industry when the historic Industrial Hemp Bill,2022, gets the nod from legislators. The landmark bill which was laid in the National Assembly on May 17, will be debated at the next sitting. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha…
Following reports that seafood stalls in the vicinity of the Meadow Bank wharf were being dismantled, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited the facility and assured those affected that their stalls would be fixed. Minister Mustapha while meeting with the vendors who ply their trade outside of the facility said following…
Farmers rearing pigs at Number Five Village, Region Five, will soon receive major assistance from government to improve their production. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, made the commitment when he met with a number of farmers in the community, on Saturday. Minister Mustapha said about 40 pigs were distributed to…
-works scheduled to commence in one week to clear channels Residents of Numbers Five, 28, 29 and 30 Villages on the West Coast of Berbice (Region Five) on Saturday, came one step closer to receiving better drainage which will ultimately increase production and less flooding. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha announced…
The first flock of the black belly sheep from Barbados is expected in Guyana by next week.This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha as he addressed residents of No.28 Village and surrounding communities, region five. He explained the 1000 sheep will be transported in smaller flocks over the…
– Fisherfolk forum being planned soon Fisherfolk are being reassured that government remains committed to the development of the fishing industry, and their welfare. The assurance was given by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha who said government is aware of the challenges they face in the industry as they seek…
The state-of-the-art packaging facility coming to the Albion/Port Mourant Sugar Estate, Corentyne, Berbice, will cost $1.9 billion, and is expected to be completed by February 2024. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, who on Thursday, set the records straight in the National Assembly about the massive project, said it will further…
