Farmers from Mocha and other surrounding communities on the East Bank of Demerara are set tobenefit from additional inputs to further develop their agricultural activities. This was disclosed by Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha during a ministerial meeting onWednesday. Minister Mustapha along with several other Cabinet Ministers visited the community…
Farmers from across the country are set to benefit from a number of tools and inputs to boost theirproduction. Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure on Saturday during anoutreach to Bushlot on the Corentyne Coast. While speaking with reporters, Minister Mustapha said the programme commenced last year andtargeted…
Fisherfolk at Mon Repos North, East Coast Demerara, will soon experience enhanced working conditions, as the government plans to allocate over $350 million towards enhancing their facilities. This announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday during a land title distribution exercise for residents there. This intervention…
Of the $97.6 billion allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture in 2024, some $28.9 billion was spent on developing Guyana’s expanding agricultural sector during the first half of 2024. This is according to the mid-year report released recently by the Senior Minister in the office Of the President with…
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…
