– 128 leases issued to farmers to expand production in MMA Scheme Today the Ministry of Agriculture’s Mahaica Mahaicony Abary–Agriculture Development Authority (MMA–ADA) hosted its annual Open Day activity at its Onverwagt office during which some 128 leases were prepared and issued to farmers from Region Five. The issuance of leases…
As agriculture month activities continue, agencies within the sector including the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), the Guyana Livestock Development authority (GLDA), and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) hosted an ‘open day’ and exhibition at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, on Wednesday. The event aimed to highlight…
– Minister Mustapha says during IICA Dialogue Climate change continues to pose an ever-growing threat to food security and sustainability in Guyana and as such, transformational measures prove crucial in ensuring productivity and buoyancy. This was affirmed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, at the Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines,…
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) during the past week, has seen an increase in bee attacks from wild colonies, resulting in one fatality and numerous hospitalisations. The GLDA in collaboration with Apiculturists of Guyana, has embarked on a National Capture and Redistribution of these wild swarms. The exercise commenced…
A team of scientists from the National Agriculture Research Institute (NRAI) and the Morocco International Cooperation Agency (AMCI) is currently in Guyana to present, explore and assess the impact of the Soil Fertility Map Project. The project will see the Government of Guyana collaborating with the two institutions to expedite…
– modernisation remains a necessity for further development With major budgetary allocations and financial injections into the agriculture sector over the past two years under the PPP/C Government, Guyana is poised for major development in the sector. This was reiterated by Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, in his address to Cotton Tree,…
As part of Guyana’s implementation of climate-smart agriculture practices, the PPP/C Administration continues to expand the production of spices which include turmeric, ginger, and black pepper in Region One. On Wednesday, during the commissioning of the coconut nursery in Hosororo, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha indicated that the government will continue…
In line with its promise to expand Guyana’s potential to manufacture value-added goods, with a budgetary investment of $66 million this year to increase resources and encourage growth, the PPP/C Administration is prioritising the coconut industry. Led by President, Dr Irfaan Ali, Guyana has been leading the Caribbean in its…
