More than $7.4 billion has been invested in agriculture in Guyana’s hinterland over the past five years, positioning villages to move beyond subsistence farming and build sustainable, income-generating economies. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing Indigenous leaders on Day Three of the National Toshaos…
During day three of this year’s National Toshaos Council Conference, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that the government remains committed to building a modern, commercially driven agricultural sector in Guyana’s hinterland and indigenous communities, disclosing that more than G$7.4 billion has been invested in the sector since 2020. Speaking…
More than 1,400 rice farmers from Region Six on Friday received in excess of $862 million in relief grants under His Excellency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s rice farmer relief programme, a targeted initiative aimed at supporting producers as the industry continues to navigate increasing global challenges affecting agricultural production, input…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, has said that the Government’s rice farmer relief initiative is a strategic investment in production and food security, emphasizing that the financial assistance being provided should not be viewed as charity or a political favour. The Minister made the remarks while addressing rice farmers during…
Rice farmers in Region Five on Wednesday received more than $1.18 billion in cash grants, the largest allocation under the government’s nationwide rice farmers’ support programme. A total of 1,387 farmers, who cultivated 104,519 acres of rice during the last crop, are benefitting from the financial assistance. Rosalyn Bacchus, who…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, this morning spearheaded the distribution of relief cheques to rice farmers from Region Three during an exercise held at the National Track and Field Centre at Leonora, where hundreds of farmers received financial assistance as part of the Government’s continued support for the rice industry….
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday encouraged farmers on the Essequibo Coast to expand and diversify their agricultural operations, assuring them that the Government will continue to invest in programmes and initiatives designed to lower production costs, improve market access, and create greater opportunities for growth within the sector….
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening Guyana’s fisheries sector through continued investments in infrastructure, safety, and aquaculture, as well as support programmes aimed at improving the livelihoods of fisherfolk across the country. The Minister made the commitment while delivering the feature address at…
