The government’s continuous investments in the livestock sector are significantly bettering the lives of Guyanese farmers by providing assistance and resources to bolster their agricultural activities. From 2020 to now, the government has not faltered in supporting Guyanese and their ambitious endeavours in the agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar…
The government has significantly ramped up its investments in Guyana’s drainage and irrigation infrastructure to reduce losses from flooding and drought. This is in direct contrast to the disruption unleashed on the sector during the previous government’s time in office. This investment has seen a 760 per cent increase, skyrocketing…
The Industry/Plaisance Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) on Tuesday received a mini excavator to improve drainage and irrigation systems within its jurisdiction. The equipment was handed over by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha at the NDC’s East Coast Demerara office. Minister Mustapha emphasised the government’s commitment to developing a comprehensive national…
Guyana’s rice sector has witnessed a remarkable recovery fueled by a combination of strategic initiatives. Rigorous efforts to expand export markets coupled with substantial financial support and timely relief measures have revived the industry as well as stimulated transformation across the value chain. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has once…
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned a rehabilitated 200-cusec pump at the Montrose Pump Station on the East Coast of Demerara. With an investment valued at approximately $226.7 million, Minister Mustapha said that over 3,549 acres of land, including 920 households and approximately 400 acres of residential area…
The Parliamentary Committee of Supply has approved $63.7 billion to support the agriculture sector this year. This is just a portion of the $104.6 billion that is set aside to advance the nation’s food sector. The remaining funds will be approved following the passage of the overall 2025 fiscal package. Of the…
The government is actively using diplomatic channels to secure 150 fishing licences for Guyanese fisherfolk from authorities in Suriname. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha reaffirmed the commitment on Friday during the Committee of Supply after the opposition questioned the timeline for the agreement between Guyana and Suriname. The two countries…
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has emphasised that Budget 2025 is forward-thinking, setting a strategic direction for the country’s economic growth – one that aims to reshape Guyana’s future. He added that the budget would also lay the foundation for the PPP/C Government’s next term in office, spanning from 2025…
