The Ministry of Agriculture recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UPL Limited, an Indian-based company making way for trials to commence for millets cultivation. Last March, Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha visited India and participated in a round-table discussion at the Global Millet ‘Shree Anna’ Conference with his…
─ to boost food production in the regionSeveral farmers in Region Nine received materials for cassava planting from the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) over the weekend, to boost food production in the region, which forms part of the government’s aggressive food security agenda. These communities include Aranaputa,…
Last Wednesday, farmers from Belladrum and other surrounding communities in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) met with Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss issues faced in the communities. The visit came one day after H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with a small group of farmers while attending an event in…
– first-quarter earnings at over $274M As the government continues with its plans to further develop Guyana’s aquaculture sector, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that black water shrimp (Peneaus schmitti) production has increased significantly when compared to 2022. “For this year, our farmers were able to produce 182.89 metric tons (182,890…
Residents of West Ruimveldt and surrounding communities in Georgetown will soon benefit from improved drainage and a better quality of life. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday conducted a walkabout in West Ruimveldt through Shepherd’s Lane leading to the Back Road area to assess and address the drainage-related issues….
Farmers and other large-scale farming companies were advised to plan ahead as an unusual weather forecast was predicted for the May-June period. This was disclosed on Tuesday during the 14th National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF) by Climatologist of the Hydrometeorological Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Komal Dhiram. The forum, which aims to…
Extension Officers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector will, over the next five days, participate in an extensive training exercise on efficient fertilizers, biofertilizers, and nutrient management. The workshop which is being held at the Guyana School of Agriculture’s auditorium is being conducted by the United States Agency for…
Caribbean countries including Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Antigua and Barbuda have heightened their interest to purchase fresh produce from Guyana. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during a meeting in Ann’s Grove on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to finding markets for farmers’ produce. The government has been working closely…
