Minister Mustapha rolls out comprehensive agricultural support plan for Topoo Village

In another step towards strengthening rural agricultural communities, Agriculture Minister Hon Zulfikar Mustapha met with residents and farmers of Topoo Village along the Corentyne coast and announced a series of targeted interventions to support farming activities and improve infrastructure in the area. Villagers, while voicing their concerns, told Minister Mustapha…

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Packaging facility at Parika being upgraded to function as “multi-purpose”facility – Agri. Minister tells GCCI President

During a meeting with members of the Executive Management Committee and Council of theGeorgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustaphadisclosed that work is currently ongoing to modernize several packaging and agro-processing facilities inGuyana. Minister Mustapha told the team, which was headed by GCCI’s recently elected…

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Traditional approaches evolving to address transforming agri-food systems challenges – Minister Mustapha tells UNFSS

Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that while Guyana is blessed with a diverse agricultural landscape, the country is not exempt from the immense global challenges that also impact agriculture and food security in countries in this part of the region. Minister Mustapha made these remarks virtually while addressing Ministers…

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