While agriculture is a major source of employment in Guyana, traditionally, older citizens take on the responsibility of farming whether it’s small or large-scale farming. However, as the country rapidly progresses, it is becoming important for the younger generation to venture into the agriculture sector. The government over the past…
The Ministry of Agriculture is currently putting safe and adequate transportation mechanisms in place for the 1000 Barbados black belly sheep, which are expected to land on Guyana’s shores within two months. Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P on Saturday, told DPI that Guyana and Barbados advanced talks on the initiative, during…
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has made it clear that all marine fishermen across the country who earn their living at sea will benefit from the recently announced $150,000 one-off relief grant. The minister made this statement in light of misconceptions that were brought to his attention as it relates to…
Twelve contracts worth close to $500 million were signed on Friday, to boost the development of the country’s agriculture sector. Nine of the contracts will see major improvements at the Rose Hall and Blairmont sugar estates, to fast-track the government’s efforts to ensure the facilities resume production as soon as…
– says no cash will be given to rice farmers, nonpartisan committee to assist with verification processes – two weeks to compile lists of beneficiaries Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha today met with rice farmers and fisherfolk from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to discuss the planned relief initiatives recently announced by His Excellency…
Farmers from communities along the Pomeroon River, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) are once again singing praises to the government, as yet another promise has been fulfilled that will see improved drainage in the various farming communities. Upon assuming office, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited several farming communities in the region and…
The proactive approach by the Government of Guyana to mitigate the challenges of climate, especially in the country’s agricultural zones, is cushioning the impact of the current rainy season. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, has attributed the prudent management of country’s drainage and irrigation infrastructure, and the injection of…
Following a meeting with several cattle farmers from Black Bush Polder on the Corentyne Coast in Region Six, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that works will soon commence to minimise flooding in the Cookrite Savannah. During a meeting on Friday with Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo in Number 63 Village,…
