As Guyana’s progression in its food sector continues to attract regional attention, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that his counterparts in Suriname and Barbados are expected to visit the nation’s shore soon. Minister Mustapha said on Wednesday that the visit will allow both ministers to examine the country’s…
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), hosted the Project Completion Exit Workshop for the Sustainable Agricultural Development Programme (SADP) at the World Trade Center in Georgetown. Through the programme, over 6,000 farmers benefited from improved technology, equipment, and training, while more than…
Residents of Kuru Kururu along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are now benefitting from a $5 million shade house funded by the government, which is expected to strengthen community farming and improve access to fresh vegetables. The shade house is now fully operational and provides a controlled environment for crop cultivation, allowing…
A simple idea born during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a thriving agro-processing business, demonstrating how government initiatives aimed at human-centred development are transforming the lives of ordinary Guyanese. For entrepreneur Radhika Basdeo, founder of Basdeo’s Dynasty, the journey began in late 2020 when surplus produce…
The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) is set to strengthen agricultural operations on the coast by rehabilitating a key shed at its seed facility in Onverwagt. The authority has invited qualified contractors to submit tenders for Phase II of the project, which has an estimated cost of $30.4…
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha urging contractors to fully account for potential challenges before committing to project timelines as the government is intensifying efforts to ensure the timely delivery of critical agriculture infrastructure. During a recent engagement with contractors executing projects across the country, the minister underscored the importance of…
With the Regional Food Hub at Yarrowkabra along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway nearing completion, farmers will soon benefit from improved market access and expanded export opportunities. The facility will support the aggregation, processing, packaging and export of agricultural produce, strengthening Guyana’s ability to supply food to markets across the Caribbean. The…
In a national effort to strengthen Guyana’s food safety system, the government has commenced a food safety training programme to be held across communities in Region Four, ensuring locally produced food meets high safety and quality standards. Through effective collaboration among the Guyana Food Safety Authority, the Ministry of Agriculture,…
