With the ongoing construction works on the new pump station at Cottage, Mahaicony, Region Five, the region’s drainage and irrigation (D&I) system will be further strengthened. During an inspection of the pump station on Thursday Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that that construction will be completed within three months….
Over 200 households from within the Mahaicony River and surrounding areas in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) will now benefit from improved access to potable water following an intervention by the government. On Thursday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha visited the area to distribute over two hundred (200) 1,700-liter black water tanks to…
– will be able to produce 1 million plantlets annually With the establishment of the tissue culture facility in Guyana by mid-2024, the country will be able to increase its plantlet production from 13,000 to one million annually, aimed at advancing the country’s sustainable food production agenda. In 2023, an agreement…
Guyana has recorded a four per cent or 22, 212 metric tonnes increase in ginger production in 2023. The country has cultivated a total of 350 acres of ginger from August 2022 to May 2023. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent year-end press conference,…
– 54 new Guyana shop corners established in 2023 A total of 130 new agro-processing products have been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, through the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC), in the year 2023. Some of the products include Taz Instant Cook-up Rice, Basara Gentle Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner, Aunt…
The construction of the Regional Food Hub which is being built along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will ensure Guyana reaches its goal of becoming the lead exporter of Agricultural produce. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha said the initiative will further position the country to showcase its current role and capability of…
The ‘Cut Rose’ Project which was designed by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to create employment and generate income for women and single parents continues to yield significant success. In 2023, the project generated a noteworthy income of $5.3 million through the production of 22,895 roses. During his recent year-end…
Guyana earned approximately $1.3 billion from the production of brackish water shrimp for the period between January to November 2023. This is due to the government’s heavy focus on increased food production and economic growth. The government has created policies to build on current programmes and provide cutting-edge, technology-based…
