Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha met with farmers and residents from several communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Wednesday, where he fulfilled yet another set of commitments aimed at advancing agricultural development in the region. Farmers from Loo Creek, Adventure, Kairuni, and Silver Hill, who are part of various organised…
On Tuesday, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Agriculture, signed a historic agreement with the Government of the Dominican Republic to commence large-scale cocoa and coffee cultivation in Region One. This milestone initiative aims to establish approximately 200 acres each of coffee and cocoa as part of Guyana’s…
– ‘crop insurance mechanism, more than just a relief. It’s a lifeline’- Pres Ali For the next three years, more than 6000 rice farmers will have access to insurance for their crops, without having to pay a cent on premiums. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali launched this major agriculture initiative…
The agricultural landscape in Region Six will be transformed with the opening of more than 6,000 acres of new pasture lands. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced a series of major agricultural initiatives while speaking to over 35,000 people at a public rally at Albion on Sunday. The new farmlands…
Under the dynamic leadership of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Guyana is claiming its place as the food basket of the Caribbean, breathing new life into farms, fields and agro-industries. With record-breaking investments and a clear vision for food security, Guyana’s agriculture sector is creating jobs, empowering the country’s youth…
The government remains optimistic that the long-standing ban on catfish exports to the United States of America (USA) will be lifted soon. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha gave this assurance on Wednesday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and Blumberg Grain at the ministry’s head…
In a landmark move to accelerate Guyana’s regional leadership in food security and agri-business development, the Government of Guyana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blumberg Grain, a renowned US-based agricultural company, to market and brand the regional food hub currently under construction at Yarrowkabra, along the…
Georgetown, Guyana —Guyana’s National Water Council (NWC) was reconvened yesterday at the Ministry of Agriculture, marking an important milestone in the country’s commitment to the sustainable management and protection of its water resources. Established under the Water and Sewerage Act (2002; Cap. 30:01), the NWC is a statutory body responsible…
