(Source DPI) -“It is recognised that no one country in the region can seriously manage the pest problem”- Dr. Homenauth Guyana, Brazil and Suriname are collaborating to eradicate the carambola fruit fly which plagues agricultural produce and poses economic and environmental challenges. in the region. At a workshop hosted…
graduates urged to practice professionally Advance Level program to be offered in 2019 After successfully completing a four week long training exercise in two levels of Pest Control Applicator Certification, a total of 76 persons received certificates from the Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) during a graduation…
-5 year strategic plan to be rolled-out shortly Several new programs will be added to the work of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) which is expected to significantly boost the operation of the Institute. Among the plans, NAREI will soon roll-out its “Young Researcher Fellowship Programme” which…
(Source – Guyana Chronicle) MINISTER of Agriculture, Noel Holder has said that Guyana’s agricultural sector is en route to becoming a ‘green’ one as Guyana transforms holistically into the Green State envisioned by President David Granger. Addressing stakeholders at the International Small Business Summit, held at the Ramada Princess…
(Source DPI) “They will become more knowledgeable and have more practical exposure to some of the things that they might be hearing or reading about” – Dr. Homenauth Several students were today exposed to the practical aspects of agriculture as part of a tour of various government agricultural…
–calls for more emphasis to be place on hydrometeorology and early warning The Hydrometeorological Services department today hosted a Career Fair and Exhibition in the lawns of its Brickdam office where calls were made to more emphasis to be placed on hydrometeorology and early warning capabilities. Chief Hydromet Officer (ag),…
– Corporation unveils Billboard at Eugene F. Correira Int’l Airport The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) has been pushing for the expansion of value-added production and has been taking its services over the past year, countrywide. As part of its Agriculture Month Calendar of activities, the Corporation unveiled an 8×5 billboard…
(Source DPI) -World Food Day 2018 observed -eliminating hunger deemed a moral imperative Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder today reiterated the government’s commitment to providing a good life for all Guyanese citizens while expressing his belief that “agriculture has a major role to play in this regard.” The Minister…
