The Honourable Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder’s National Tree Day Address

Chair, H.E. David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Fellow Ministers and Parliamentarians, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Regional Chair of East Berbice Corentyne, Regional Officials, Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, farmers and residents of Region 6, Special Invitees, Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to our 5thNational Tree…

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“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was 20 Years Ago, The Second Best Time Is Now” Honourable Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder

“Our Stewardship of our forest is a success that we as Guyanese must take pleasure to upkeep. Therefore, our National Tree Day is not only about planting trees but to respect standing trees and avoid deforestation.” These were the sentiments of Honourable Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder delivered during his…

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Guyana’s rice capturing more attention

Rice is the staple food for more than half the world’s population. It contributes to food security and the health of our nation, and in spite of many commercial options, scores still rely on agriculture and specifically rice for their income. On Thursday, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) once…

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