Agri. Minister pledges support for farming groups Critical drainage works to commence shortly Farmers and residents from Belladrum, Mahaica-Berbice will soon benefit from a number of developmental initiatives, as Government works to implement critical programmes targeting all classes of Guyanese. During a follow up visit by His Excellency, President Irfan…
My fellow Guyanese, World Food Day is a global platform for us to raise awareness about issues of hunger and poverty. On this World Food Day, which marks the 75th Anniversary of the United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), I would like to express our Government’s gratitude to FAO…
The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) is happy to join with the global community to celebrate World Food Day, 2020. This year’s theme “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our Actions are Our Future” puts into focus the need for collective actions, to ensure all people have access to safe…
Earlier today, representatives of the Guyana Association of Trawler Owners (GATO) met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss a number of issues faced in the sector. During the virtual engagement, President of the GATO, Reubenu Charles, commended the Government for the progress made thus far in terms of the…
Ministry to collaborate with Regional Authorities to address smuggling of chicken from Suriname Members of the Guyana Poultry Association today met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, where a number of issues were addressed. During the virtual meeting, President of the Association, Patrick DeGroot, stated that the current global pandemic has…
-agriculture extension officers for Black Bush Polder The Ministry of Agriculture is expanding its services in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) with plans to open a branch of the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) and to dispatch a full complement of agriculture extension officers to assist farmers at Black Bush Polder,…
-Rose Hall to produce sugar by end of 2021 -Skeldon first crop in 2022 Guyana is seeking India’s support to help renew economic and social stability for thousands of retrenched workers and their families as plans to reopen the sugar estates advance. Earlier today, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha…
– French investors looking to expand agro-processing capabilities – Hopes to develop organic farm in Guyana Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, today met a delegation comprising French investors and representatives from the French Defence attaché to Suriname and Guyana and the French Development Agency (FDA), to discuss several developments…
