farmers who suffered losses due to inclement weather to receive assistance Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday, traveled to the Essequibo Coast to meet with farmers to discuss some of the issues affecting the agriculture sector. The crowd, which consisted mostly of rice farmers, gathered at the Rice Producers…
The Agriculture Ministry through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is moving apace with its agenda to provide a sustainable source of food and income for the local population. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that the ministry has started the distribution of black giant chickens across hinterland communities, specifically…
Farmers of Whim/Bloomfield in Region Six will benefit from major drainage and irrigation infrastructure as the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will conduct works in the community. Agriculture Minister , Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure during a meeting with farmers and other residents,…
The Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali – led Administration continues to place emphasis on bolstering the nation’s productive sector, with a primary focus on agriculture. The administration recognises the critical role agriculture plays in meeting the increasing demand for food in Guyana and the region. And so, it is investing heavily…
Residents from the villages of Whim, Bloomfield, and other surrounding areas along the Corentyne Coast will now benefit from improved services with the addition of a brand-new tractor-trailer to the region’s fleet. The new addition comes following mounting requests from residents and members of the Whim/Bloomfield Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC)…
Farmers and residents of Whim/Bloomfield on the Corentyne Coast, Region Six are now beneficiaries of a $5 million tractor and trailer that will aid garbage collection in the communities. The machine was purchased by the Agriculture Ministry’s Agriculture Sector Development Unit under the RAID project, after several requests were made…
– processing plant to produce sausages Some 50 farmers from various communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will receive two piglets each as part of government’s aggressive efforts to expand the livestock sector. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Friday during several farmer’s meetings in Region Ten. …
As part of the PPP/C Government’s efforts to expand poultry rearing in Region Ten, the Banakari and Circuitville women’s groups will soon receive 100 black giant chickens each. Banakari women’s group consists of 29 persons, while Circuitville has 33 persons. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday reaffirmed that every…
