The government has initiated a promising campaign to support local farmers which would see them cultivating 80 acres of land as part of its food security initiative in a bid to reduce the country’s reliance on imported food by 25% through 2025. As part of this presidential initiative, Mainstay, a…
The assessment for extensive drainage and irrigation works will soon begin for Coverden and other surrounding East Bank communities that are prone to flooding. This disclosure came after a commitment was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a visit along the East Bank on Friday. During the…
Some 250 acres of farmlands in the sub-regions of Mabaruma and Matarkai, Region One, have been transformed into turmeric and ginger cultivation sites. A donation of planting materials provided earlier this year by the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has facilitated the expansion of spice production in the…
Over 2,500 farmers, agro-processors, wholesalers and retailers now have access to certified agro-processing facilities in their regions, as the government through the Ministry of Agriculture makes significant strides in expanding the industry. According to information provided to the Department of Public Information (DPI), some 12 agro-processing facilities have been established in several administrative…
During the recently held Caribbean Agri-Food Investors Conference, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha underscored the importance of investments in the regional agriculture system. This, he said, would further ensure food security and promote wealth generation for agriculture operators. Minister Mustapha, while delivering remarks at the virtual conference also said that the…
A trial for the production of black pepper, cinnamon, and mint has begun in the Aroaima Savannah, Region Ten. The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) met with farmers at the Kokerite Bush Concession recently to discuss expanding the cultivation of spices. Farmers also received several agri tools to…
All thirteen pump stations in Georgetown are effectively working to drain water off the land, caused by heavy rainfall being experienced during the current rainy season. This was assured by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday, while he inspected the pump stations at Ruimveldt and Sussex Street. “Drainage…
In light of the heavy downpour across Georgetown and other parts of the Coast, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha led a team of engineers from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) to conduct an assessment of several drainage structures in Georgetown. Minister Mustapha, while giving an update, noted that…
