Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha met with residents and farmers of Linden at the Christianburg Community Centre Group on Saturday to inform them of several upcoming agricultural initiatives in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Minister Mustapha highlighted the growing importance of agriculture in Linden, citing the significant investments the PPP/C administration…
Guyana and Indonesia are discussing ways to enhance capacity, cooperation and strengthen collaborative efforts within the agricultural sector. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha received a courtesy call from the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Angus Priono, at his Regent Street Office on Wednesday. The Minister emphasised that the agricultural…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, met with small ruminant farmers from West Berbice,where he reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to advancing Guyana’s livestock industryand expanding economic opportunities for rural producers. Minister Mustapha highlighted the significant progress already underway in pasture development,explaining that 60 five-acre plots (300 acres) have been developed…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, met with farmers from West Coast Berbice on Saturday, where he reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Guyana’s agriculture sector and improving the livelihoods of farming communities. While addressing those present, Minister Mustapha outlined the massive, ongoing investments aimed at boosting production, modernizing infrastructure,…
On Monday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, met with small and medium-scale egg producers from Region Four to examine production forecasts and analyze anticipated demand ahead of the upcoming Christmas season. With consumers increasingly raising concerns about egg prices, where reports show retail eggs in some areas ranging from G$1,200…
Guyana’s agro-processors are set to benefit from a major new regional export opportunity as the Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC), has partnered with ANSA McAL to supply locally produced, value-added agro-processed commodities across the Caribbean. The initiative, which was conceptualized under the leadership of His Excellency,…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the continued growth and resilience of Guyana’s rice industry. Speaking during a meeting with rice farmers along the Essequibo Coast on Saturday, Minister Mustapha highlighted the significant progress being made in rice production under the People’s Progressive…
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) hosted its second annual Honey Fest under the theme “Buzz Forward – Sweet Innovations for a Safe and Sustainable Future.” The event, held at the agency’s Mon Repos main office, showcased the remarkable transformation and growth within Guyana’s apiculture industry, highlighting innovation, sustainability, and…
