Rice farmers and residents of Mahaicony River and surrounding areas in Region Five who are experiencing water woes will soon have an adequate supply of irrigation water as mechanisms will be implemented. This was highlighted at a farmers’ meeting spearheaded by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha at Green Mill, Mahaicony…
The opening of the first-of-its-kind Mangrove Centre at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) marks a significant milestone in Guyana’s commitment to preserving and nurturing its natural resources. This $60 million facility, dedicated to showcasing the importance of the country’s mangrove ecosystem, serves as a testament to Guyana’s…
– Agri. Minister says all commitments made to farmers have been fulfilled The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture, on Tuesday, made good on yet another commitment when Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over the keys to a new tractor to the farmers from Baracara. With the government steadfast…
Farmers in Region Five are reaping the benefits of government initiatives aimed at boosting rice cultivation in the region. These initiatives, which include a comprehensive seed programme, are helping to improve crop yields and enhance the livelihoods of farmers. The Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) scheme, which is the…
Works are progressing on the approximately $100 million prawn production project which is set to commence shortly at Onverwagt, Region Five, as the government works to expand the aquaculture industry. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday inspected the works being executed at the location. While there, he reported…
With the recent ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) relating to the border controversy case, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has reemphasised the need for all Guyanese to continue to show their patriotism which highlights a unified nation. The minister made the remarks on Saturday during the annual…
The cattle industry in Guyana is poised for significant improvement with the imminent completion of a state-of-the-art $600 million abattoir facility in Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice, Region Five. This transformative project, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is already 80 per cent complete and is expected to be operational…
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has expressed optimism that the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary (MMA) scheme will achieve record-breaking rice production acreage in the first crop of 2024. This ambitious goal is fueled by significant investments and various tangible initiatives being implemented to support farmers in the area. Addressing the annual open day…
