shortfalls attributed to early rains US $20M more export earnings for Jan-July 2018 period than previous year Guyana’s rice industry continues to demonstrate its resilience to the many challenges the sector continues to face and has recorded 90% of its targeted production for the second crop, which is also…
Government’s determined efforts to ensure Guyana’s drainage capacity improves was this morning amplified as the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) signed a US$3,602,014 contract to have 12 new pumps supplied within the next twelve months. The agreement was inked during a simple ceremony in the Ministry of Agriculture Main…
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) in a response to the August 4 edition of the Guyana Times, headlined ‘Hundreds of acres of rice infested with bugs’ has called the article a gross exaggeration and a misrepresentation of the facts and one which seeks to cause mischief within the rice…
─ graduates encouraged to realise the potential of agri-sector in 21st century ─ “You have the power to make a difference… I urge you to investigate ways you can use e-agriculture to provide solutions to everyday problems” – Min. Holder ─ GSA’s 54th graduation sees 97 students certified in areas…
─ Food and Agriculture Organisation assisting in process The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved some $140Million (US$697, 183) for Guyana’s second Readiness Support for the agriculture sector. Head, Office of Climate Change (OCC), Janelle Christian made the disclosure today. She said approval was received by the country’s National…
─ “we can accomplish a vibrant agricultural sector… position Guyana to be a major exporter both regionally and internationally” Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder has urged stakeholders to work together for the growth and expansion of Guyana’s agriculture sector. Speaking at the recently concluded 12th National Toshaos Council conference…
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA)’s Chief Executive Officer, Frederick Flatts is calling on citizens to be more responsible in their solid waste management. Flatts says the authority is continuing its role of improving drainage and irrigation in Guyana and is calling on citizens to play their part in…
─ Local production is adequate to provide for demand ─ exports for first half of this year stands at 290,000 tonnes compared to 203,000 tonnes for corresponding period last year The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) today said there is no need for Guyana to import rice as local…
