Farmers in Region Five on Saturday received farming implements, chicken and blackbelly sheep, as part of the government’s endless drive to expand agricultural activities countrywide. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, led the distribution exercise, along with senior agriculture and regional officials, during a visit to the region. Member of the…
The government continues to prioritise flood prevention and mitigation, expending a significant sum of $14.8 billion, during the first half of 2024 to enhance drainage and irrigation (D&I) infrastructure. To bolster flood resilience, 15 new D&I structures are slated for construction this year. Eight of these structures have already been…
The state-of-the-art $600 million abattoir at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice, Region Five is now completed modernising Guyana’s meat processing capabilities and bringing them up to international standards. It is also expected to unlock new markets for Guyana’s beef. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made these remarks during a recent event….
Several farmers’ groups from Highbury and surrounding communities on the East Bank of Berbice, Region Six have received various farming inputs, including a tractor and trailer, a breeding bull, and high-yielding coconut seedlings, to boost agricultural productivity. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha handed over the farming implements during a community…
With 94,000 hatching eggs produced so far this year, Guyana is aggressively working to increase its production of this commodity. This was stated by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a community meeting at No. 63 Village in Region Six on Saturday. Currently, Guyana imports nearly 53 million eggs annually…
Drainage and irrigation (D&I) works will begin in two weeks in Mahaicony, Region Five, providing farmers and residents in Perth, Strath Campbell, and surrounding areas with the opportunity to expand their agricultural output. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure during a community meeting at Mahaicony Branch Road, on…
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) have inked two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that ensure continued success and expansion of key agricultural interventions locally. CAPA, a project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by…
An additional $1.1 billion will be invested in hinterland and riverine communities this year, to enhance agricultural output, allowing them to become more self-sufficient. The government has spent $4.5 billion to strengthen agricultural food systems in these areas. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, made the announcement on Wednesday at the…
