In another bold step to cultivate a competitive rice industry in Guyana, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Agriculture, on Tuesday launched the ‘Guymati’ (GRDB-19) aromatic rice variety. With initial research commencing in 1997, scientists attached to the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) have worked tirelessly to develop…
The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), is making remarkable progress in developing a regional brand of mutton through its Black Belly Sheep programme. During a meeting with a delegation from Barbados, headed by Barbados’ Minister of Agriculture and Food and Nutritional Security, Hon. Dr. Shantal…
Building on its continued commitment to supporting agricultural development and food security in Guyana, Seaboard has engaged leading international strategic consultancy firm Gira Food to conduct a comprehensive assessment on the feasibility of establishing a sustainable pork industry within the country. This initiative aligns closely with the vision of His…
As Guyana’s progression in its food sector continues to attract regional attention, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that his counterparts in Suriname and Barbados are expected to visit the nation’s shore soon. Minister Mustapha said on Wednesday that the visit will allow both ministers to examine the country’s…
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), hosted the Project Completion Exit Workshop for the Sustainable Agricultural Development Programme (SADP) at the World Trade Center in Georgetown. Through the programme, over 6,000 farmers benefited from improved technology, equipment, and training, while more than…
Residents of Kuru Kururu along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are now benefitting from a $5 million shade house funded by the government, which is expected to strengthen community farming and improve access to fresh vegetables. The shade house is now fully operational and provides a controlled environment for crop cultivation, allowing…
A simple idea born during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a thriving agro-processing business, demonstrating how government initiatives aimed at human-centred development are transforming the lives of ordinary Guyanese. For entrepreneur Radhika Basdeo, founder of Basdeo’s Dynasty, the journey began in late 2020 when surplus produce…
The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) is set to strengthen agricultural operations on the coast by rehabilitating a key shed at its seed facility in Onverwagt. The authority has invited qualified contractors to submit tenders for Phase II of the project, which has an estimated cost of $30.4…
