-To boost soil management A state-of-the-art soil chemical services laboratory was commissioned on Monday at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. The $100 million rehabilitated facility consists of cutting-edge technological equipment to revitalise soil management and improve crop yield within the country. The…
The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday launched the Agriculture Information System (AIS) to gather, analyse, and disseminate agricultural data in real-time. When fully operational, the new system will allow farmers, extension officers, and media personnel to access real-time information on agriculture, enhancing their ability to respond quickly and effectively. It…
Contrary to misleading reports in the Monday, October 7 th , 2024 edition of the Stabroek News,construction on the Pouderoyne pump station is advancing. This is according to a recent reportissued by the consultant overlooking the project. According to the report, construction of the $981.2 million pump station which commenced…
The government has expended $1.4 billion to support non-traditional crop cultivation and diversify the country’s agricultural sector in the first six months of 2024. This investment has facilitated the construction of several tissue culture and micropropagation facilities. These facilities enable farmers to multiply genetically identical crops year-round, ensuring a steady…
The Ministry of Agriculture hosted its annual health fair on Friday. The fair offered staff as well as members of the public access to a wide range of health services aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, this year’s event was themed, ‘Health is Important:…
– farmers, agro-processors benefitting Farmers and agro-processors are poised to enhance the value of their agricultural products and increase their income with the recent commissioning of $51 million in agro-processing facilities at White Water and Kumaka in Region One. The $39 million White Water facility will provide economic opportunities for…
A $261 million pump station has been commissioned in Cozier, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, bringing improved drainage and irrigation to hundreds of farmers in the area. The rehabilitation project benefits approximately 5000 acres of cash crop, and entailed rehabilitation of the existing structure and installation of an additional pump that suffered damages some…
– two mini-excavators handed over to RDC A brand new extra-long boom excavator worth approximately $45.5 million was on Thursday handed over to the residents of Bethany Village, along the Supenaam Creek, in Region Two. This crucial piece of equipment secures a more promising future of improved drainage, empoldering, and land…
