Over the past four weeks, the National Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), has intensified its efforts to control the spread of the Carambola Fruit Fly (CFF) in Regions Six, Eight and Nine. According to the agency’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Brian Sears, collaborations with Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on…
–over 100 farmers in 5 villages to benefit – villagers to be awarded project contracts Following an Outreach to several villages in Region Eight, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will be carrying out a series of works to ensure farmers have access…
Several Regional and International specialists on mangrove ecosystems were recently exposed to information about Guyana’s mangrove restoration practices and efforts during the recently concluded Guianas Regional Mangrove Ecosystem Training Workshop hosted in Coronie, Suriname from May 6 to 10, 2019. The event, which was organized by the World Wildlife Fund…
─ Food Safety Bill 2016 passed with amendments ─ will see formulation of Food Safety Authority (DPI) The Food Safety Bill of 2016 was passed with amendments following the adoption of the report of the Special Select Committee on the said Bill. The report was presented by the Minister…
-as Guyana advances its water quality testing capabilities A $60M state-of-the art Water Quality Laboratory will soon be commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydromet Department as the entity advances its water quality testing capabilities. Once functional, the new facility which is located in the Hydromet Department’s Brickdam office,…
The Burma Rice Research Station, the research arm of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) continues its work in the production of seed paddy to ensure that farmers benefit from quality seeds. During the 1st crop over 17,522 bags of seed paddy were produced at the facility. The varieties planted…
― 14 agro-processing companies launched new products (DPI) Guyana’s local market has expanded with over thirty (30) new products from fourteen (14) different agro-processors hitting the shelves of the ‘Guyana Shop’ which is operated by the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC). The new products include seasonings, sauces, honey, wine, flour and…
― growers would be allowed to plant a specialty crop, and any excess from the required contract can be sold off on local markets or other buyers, provided the contract is honoured (DPI) Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder has encouraged farmers in Speightland in Region 10, to start gearing towards…
