The success of Devon Gilead in producing red grapes in tropical Guyana, has caught the attention of the country and its leaders including President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha. On Saturday, Minister Mustapha visited the farmer and commended his work,…
(Guyana Chronicle) As part of continued efforts to enhance the infrastructure within the agriculture sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has awarded 20 contracts valuing over $1 billion. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, speaking at a simple signing ceremony at the Agriculture Ministry on Tuesday, urged contractors that the time will…
(Guyana Chronicle) The Ministry of Agriculture, on Tuesday, awarded a contract to Well Built Construction Services for the construction of a pump station at Canal No. One, West Bank Demerara.That pump station will enhance drainage across 3,000 acres of residential and farm lands for cash crops and permanent crops. Pumps…
One thousand Barbados black belly sheep are currently being examined for signs of illness before arriving to Guyana’s shores, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, has confirmed. Speaking with reporters on the sideline of a contract signing ceremony Tuesday, at the ministry’s boardroom, the minister said the animals are expected to…
By Malisa Playter-Harry Kaieteur News – There has been buzz around an East Bank Berbice farmer recently over his success in cultivating grapes of various varieties.Devon Gilead, a 41-year-old farmer, beekeeper, and slasher of 649 New Glasgow Housing Scheme is creating a stir in the agriculture industry and will soon be…
(GUYANA CHRONICLE) BETWEEN January and March 2022, Guyana’s thriving rice industry raked in approximately US$37,022,500, an equivalent of more than GY$7.7 billion in export earnings, according to figures provided by the Ministry of Agriculture on Friday. It was explained that these earnings derived from the exportation of approximately 49,304 tonnes…
–approximately 200 cattle farmers to benefit With the government signaling its intention to develop the country’s livestock industry, the Ministry of Agriculture through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has moved to assist farmers across the country with developing pastures to secure their animals. On Saturday last, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar…
(Guyana Times) The magnitude of Guyana’s booming oil industry is garnering more attention and investment opportunities each day, but agriculture is also stepping up as another industry of interest in the region.Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha met with residents of Crabwood Creek, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), on Saturday where he shared…
