– $700M for modern abattoir at Onverwagt Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday disclosed that some 105,000 acres are available to farmers for rice production in the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary (MMA) scheme. The effort will advance the nation’s rice production significantly. “So, Region Five is slated for massive development in the…
Cattle farmers from Belladrum, a village located in Region Five (Mahaica–Berbice) are the latest group of cattle farmers to benefit from the Ministry of Agriculture’s improved genetic material programme. During a simple exercise held at the Paradise Community Centre ground, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over a breeding bull to…
Rice farmers of Windsor Forest, Region Three, on Thursday commended the government for its timely response to an issue that has been affecting cultivation and harvesting. Two days after President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali met with farmers in Region Three, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha was able to address concerns…
– as inclement weather continues to delay harvesting On Thursday afternoon, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha returned to Windsor Forest on the West Coast of Demerara to meet with rice farmers to discuss issues faced within the region as it pertains to the ongoing harvesting period. The farmers met with His Excellency,…
Prices for chicken, beef and pork at the local markets remain stable on the market. On Sunday, the Department of Public Information (DPI) visited the Bourda and La Penitence markets and spoke to meat vendors on and off camera about the prices for meat during the past few months. Tony…
– Agri. Minister says change needed to better equip youths for careers in agriculture The President Dr Irfaan Ali-led administration has signaled its intention to make agriculture in Guyana more youth-oriented as part of its plan to further develop the sector and maintain food security. Since taking office, the government has…
farmers to benefit from technological skills training, capacity building The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Guyana on Thursday October 27, 2022 inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Planet One Agro Ventures Limited making way for the development of several integrated farm services centers across Guyana. Once established,…
– 128 leases issued to farmers to expand production in MMA Scheme Today the Ministry of Agriculture’s Mahaica Mahaicony Abary–Agriculture Development Authority (MMA–ADA) hosted its annual Open Day activity at its Onverwagt office during which some 128 leases were prepared and issued to farmers from Region Five. The issuance of leases…
