Mobile pumps deployed to flooded affected areas along the Coast Agri. Minister urges farmers to desist from littering With Guyana transitioning into the secondary or short rainy season which typically lasts from mid- November to January, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) is in the process of intensifying…
During a recent visit to the villages of Orealla and Siparuta in the Corentyne River, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha announced that the villages will soon benefit from a resident agriculture extension officer. Minister Mustapha was at the time meeting with residents from the community, who informed him that they are…
Ministry looking to develop Public/Private partnership with to develop sector In an effort to ensure farmers receive value for their money when purchasing fertilizers, chemicals and other agriculture inputs, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha is sounding a call to importers to ensure they supply quality products. Earlier today, Minister Mustapha met…
Earlier today, Chief Executive Officer from the Guyana Office for Investment (GoInvest), Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss marketing and promoting potential areas for investment in the agriculture sector to both local and foreign investors. During the meeting, Dr. Ramsaroop said that GoInvest is working…
Representative from the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Mr. Gaspar Lino, recently met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss a number of investment opportunities for Guyana’s agriculture sector. During the meeting, Mr. Lino expressed his country’s willingness to invest in…
NDIA engineer to commence assessment of D&I needs tomorrow Minister commits to having machine stationed in Village until works are completed Following a meeting with representatives from the Buxton/ Friendship farmers group at his weekly ‘Farmers Open Day’ last Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, today hosted meeting with a number…
Agri. Minister says effective execution of sectoral budgets will strengthen sector Earlier today, as part of Agriculture Month 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture hosted a webinar under the ‘Investing in Agriculture for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development’. The webinar saw participants from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Agriculture…
urges managers to build cohesive relationships with workers During a recent meeting with several senior managers from the Albion, Rose Hall and Skeldon Estates, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha once again affirmed Government’s position to restructure the management style of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). Minister Mustapha told those in attendance…
