Immediate relief for Belladrum residents

Agri. Minister pledges support for farming groups Critical drainage works to commence shortly Farmers and residents from Belladrum, Mahaica-Berbice will soon benefit from a number of developmental initiatives, as Government works to implement critical programmes targeting all classes of Guyanese. During a follow up visit by His Excellency, President Irfan…

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“Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together” Our Actions are Our Future – a message from CARDI in observance of World Food Day 2020

The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) is happy to join with the global community to celebrate World Food Day, 2020. This year’s theme “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our Actions are Our Future” puts into focus the need for collective actions, to ensure all people have access to safe…

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“Global pandemic resulted in significant production cuts in poultry industry” Poultry Ass. President tells Agri. Minister

Ministry to collaborate with Regional Authorities to address smuggling of chicken from Suriname Members of the Guyana Poultry Association today met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, where a number of issues were addressed. During the virtual meeting, President of the Association, Patrick DeGroot, stated that the current global pandemic has…

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“Gainful employment must be guaranteed with new investments” – Minister Mustapha to French delegation

– French investors looking to expand agro-processing capabilities – Hopes to develop organic farm in Guyana Minister of Agriculture, Hon.  Zulfikar Mustapha, today met a delegation comprising French investors and representatives from the French Defence attaché to Suriname and Guyana and the French Development Agency (FDA), to discuss several developments…

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Ministry looking to boost coconut industry

-Agri Minister Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha says the Government plans to channel immense effort towards expanding the coconut industry as it anticipates satisfactory foreign exchange. The Minister made this assertion on Thursday, during his visit to the William Adams Coconut Farm, at Dalgin, Soesdyke-Linden Highway. “I mentioned in…

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