Rice is a staple in Guyanese diet and accounts for a large percentage of Guyana’s annual exports, thus making the commodity a major contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). To ensure the industry’s continued success, quality and accuracy is of utmost importance. The rice industry is regulated by…
Today officially marked nine years since the establishment of the Guyana Shop, Guyana’s largest one-stop shop for locally made products. The Guyana Shop, which is managed by the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (New GMC), was established to provide a space for agro-processors and other manufacturers to market and sell their…
As the Ministry of Agriculture forges ahead with plans to transform the food sector, another $398.1 million in contracts were awarded to five contractors, on Wednesday. During the ceremony at the ministry’s boardroom, Castilho Engenharia Incorporated inked a $261.7 million contract to rehabilitate 18 kilometers of the Ituni/Tacoma main access…
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) on Tuesday held a graduation and awards ceremony for persons who participated in the board’s pest application and management training exercise. Through the training, 23 persons are now equipped with the knowledge on how to properly manage and use…
See below the Performance Report for the Ministry of Agriculture 2015-2020 https://www.scribd.com/document/469028342/Ministry-of-Agriculture-s-Performance-Report-2015-2020
It is my firm belief that it is important for everyone to be aware of the fact that agriculture is currently the world’s leading employer and plays a vital role in the livelihood of 40% of its population. In Guyana, we are fortunate to have an agriculture sector that is…
The Hydrometeorological Service is reporting that increased rainfall is expected as northern Guyana transitions into the second Wet/Rainy season of the year. The secondary rainfall season usually begins in the second half of November and continues until the end of January to mid February the following year. The rainfall season…
