On Friday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, spearheaded the distribution of relief grants to fisherfolk from the Essequibo Coast, fulfilling another commitment made by His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, to provide direct support to those operating within the fisheries sector. A total of 570 fisherfolk from Pomeroon–Supenaam each…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday spearheaded another round of distribution of subsidies to rice farmers in the Pomeroon–Supenaam Region, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to providing direct support to farmers. While addressing farmers, Minister Mustapha underscored the Government’s track record of honouring its commitments. “This Government has a proud…
Farmers and rural communities are expected to benefit from expanded agricultural investment this year as the government delivers on commitments aimed at boosting production, strengthening livelihoods, and enhancing national food security. The 2025-2030 manifesto presents a straightforward plan to modernise agriculture, focusing on resilience and the needs of people, based…
On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers as the Government continues to provide direct support to strengthen the rice industry and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods. The initiative fulfils a commitment made by H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, ensuring that rice farmers…
More than $480.5 million in financial assistance was distributed to 1,618 rice farmers in Region Five on Wednesday as the government continues to provide direct support to strengthen the rice industry and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods. The initiative was spearheaded by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha and fulfils a commitment made…
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday handed over dairy stock to farmers as part of the Government of Guyana’s continued efforts to strengthen and expand the country’s dairy industry. Nineteen farmers benefited from the first phase of the initiative, which forms part of a broader programme aimed at improving genetics,…
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, launched the Melanie Shadehouse and Women Empowerment Projects in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, marking another key step in the government’s efforts to empower vulnerable groups and strengthen community-based agriculture across the country. During the engagement, Minister Mustapha explained that the initiative forms part…
On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, delivered the keynote address at the 28th General Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Miller’s Association. The high-level gathering brought together representatives from seventeen flour mills and twenty-one associate members across the Caribbean, North America, and other parts of the world, who play a…
