While increasing food production in the agriculture sector is in line with plans to be sustainable and resilient, the bio-fortified rice variety with nutritionally enhanced Zinc, which is anticipated to provide farmers and Guyana with enormous relief, was harvested on Saturday. This significant project forms part of an effective partnership…
In its efforts for Amerindian communities to be sustainable while advancing their agricultural food systems, ten Amerindian communities received various agricultural implements to ramp up food production. These communities include White Water, One Mile, Three Brothers, and Fitzburg in Region One; Imbaimadai, Agatash, and Chinowieng in Region Seven; Chenapau in…
Some 250 households in White Water Creek and surrounding villages in Region One will benefit from the commissioning of a spanking new $25 million agro-processing facility. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made the announcement on Wednesday, day three of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2023, at the Arthur Chung…
The government has invested more than $2.2 billion to enhance food production in Amerindian communities over the past three years, demonstrating its strong commitment to prioritise food security. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasised the point during an insightful presentation at the ongoing National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, at the…
The government’s proactive stance in advancing agricultural practices has already shown remarkable success through the implementation of various innovative techniques. Building upon this momentum, the administration continues to push for the adoption of the tissue culture method within the agriculture sector, which will bring about a multitude of benefits to…
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, along with a technical team from the ministry and regional officials, on Saturday engaged a number of residents of Cotton Tree and Bushlot, Region Five on the benefits of farming, as well as the government’s agriculture policy and plans. During the engagement, the minister encouraged…
– Guyana expected to surpass target for rice production this year There is a high demand for Guyana’s rice on the international market due to the shortage of the commodity globally. During the sidelines of a community meeting on Wednesday at Salem Koker, Region Three, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha affirmed…
– farmers to benefit from other agri. infrastructure Farmers of Salem and neighbouring communities in Region Three will benefit from several agricultural infrastructure to boost food production, as $30 million will be expended to desilt all the internal drains there. Other infrastructural works include the construction of a shed for Salem’s…
