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Agriculture Ministry staff benefit from Republic Bank, SPR and First Aid workshops
The staff of the Ministry of Agriculture were today given the opportunity to participate in two workshops which saw representatives of Republic Bank educating participants on their various ongoing promotions and Trained CPR facilitators demonstrating the proper techniques involved in first aid and CPR. The workshops took place in the…
Scenes from the Ministry of Agriculture’s First Aid and CPR Training/ Information Session on Managing Finances
Agriculture Ministry presents supplies to Moraikobai farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture has provided assistance to flood affected farmers of Moraikobai, Region Five. On Wednesday, a team comprising Extension Officers of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) distributed the supplies to the farmers. Tomato, hot pepper, sweet pepper and pak choi seedlings,…
Swine producers partnering with GLDA to increase output
The Guyana Swine Producers Cooperative has teamed up with the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) with the aim of improving its stock and pork production nationally. The collaboration will see an exchange of stock, provision of semen and training in the proper management of new breeds introduced. Deputy Chief…
GLDA geared to increase cattle production
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is working to increase cattle production nationwide through its Artificial Insemination and genetics programme. Dr. Dwight Walrond, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the authority told the Government Information Agency that once the authority synchronises the programme and have it up and running across the…
Rice Assessment Committee court in full swing -several land issues resolved
Over a two day process Chairman, and Board Members of the newly elected Rice Assessment Committee Board resolved several land issues, at a scheduled hearing at the Mahaicony, and Leguan Magistrate’s court respectively. Among the issues which were brought before the courts were outstanding payment of leases, and proprietorship of…
NAREI Farm certification necessary for export.
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is encouraging farmers interested in exporting their produces to CARICOM countries and further afield to have their farms certified. Dr. Oudho Homenauth, Chief Executive Officer of NAREI, during a recent interview with the Government information Agency said NAREI has been promoting appropriate…
