As GRDB launches new rice variety- GRDB16 IICA working with Research Station to develop bio-fortified variety in light of COVID-19 Earlier today, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha officially launched Guyana’s newest rice variety, the GRDB16, at the Burma Rice Research Station in Mahaicony. While addressing a number of farmers from across…
Agriculture Month 2020 is being observed at an important juncture in our country’s history. Despite the benefits that will be gained from the emerging oil sector, agriculture has and will continue to play a vital role in the development of Guyana. As we look to the future, the Ministry of…
Agriculture Month 2020 is being observed under the theme: “Investing in Agriculture for Poverty Reduction & Sustainable Development” Please see below a copy of our Calendar of Activities for the Month
– Zamal Hussain elected Vice Chairman Earlier today, a majority vote from Government-nominated and newly appointed Regional Councillors for East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) resulted in the re-election of Mr. David Armogan as Regional Chairman. Mr. Armogan has been serving as Regional Chairman since 2012. Thirty individuals had earlier, been appointed to…
-overall paddy production projected at just under 1.1 million tonnes With government’s swift intervention into Guyana’s rice industry, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has reported that rice production in the East Berbice- Corentyne (Region Six) is expected to be a record-breaking one for the second crop of 2020. While…
Statement by the Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, Minister of Agriculture. “Opportunities for strengthening the Value Chain and expanding agriculture in a post COVID-19 Environment” Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Ms. Sophie McKennon, IDB Country Representative Mr. Shyam Nokta, President, Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association Limited Panelist in today’s discussion Members of…
─ The ministry intends to establish two coconut nurseries at Charity and Kairuni Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that $1.25 billion will be injected into the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI)toboost its agricultural diversification agenda with focus on coconut and horticulture. The Hope Coconut Estate is also…
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, this morning, welcomed the commitment by United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to review the current ban on the importation of catfish in the US. The announcement was made during a joint press conference between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Secretary Pompeo at State House….
