Under the dynamic leadership of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Guyana is claiming its place as the food basket of the Caribbean, breathing new life into farms, fields and agro-industries. With record-breaking investments and a clear vision for food security, Guyana’s agriculture sector is creating jobs, empowering the country’s youth…
The government remains optimistic that the long-standing ban on catfish exports to the United States of America (USA) will be lifted soon. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha gave this assurance on Wednesday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and Blumberg Grain at the ministry’s head…
In a landmark move to accelerate Guyana’s regional leadership in food security and agri-business development, the Government of Guyana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blumberg Grain, a renowned US-based agricultural company, to market and brand the regional food hub currently under construction at Yarrowkabra, along the…
Georgetown, Guyana —Guyana’s National Water Council (NWC) was reconvened yesterday at the Ministry of Agriculture, marking an important milestone in the country’s commitment to the sustainable management and protection of its water resources. Established under the Water and Sewerage Act (2002; Cap. 30:01), the NWC is a statutory body responsible…
Three years after consistent global negotiations, the government has made a breakthrough, securing funding for climate insurance that will benefit some 6,000 rice farmers across Guyana. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced as he addressed a packed audience of students, teachers, officials, and community members attending the commissioning of the…
Farmers from the Conservancy Dam at Canal Number Two in Region Three will soon benefit from drainage improvements, which will improve irrigation and boost agricultural production. Planting materials and fertilisers will also be provided to approximately 40 farmers residing in the area. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the commitment…
Guyana has become the leading member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in food production, mainly because of its consistently high output levels in the region. These targets were set to advance CARICOM’s goal of reducing the region’s food import bill by 25 per cent by 2025. Although the overall target…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday, met with residents and farmers of Cane Grove on the East Coast of Demerara and reaffirmed the government’s steadfast commitment to agricultural development, food security, and sustainable economic development. While addressing the gathering, Minister Mustapha highlighted a number of transformative initiatives that have…
