-as gov’t moves towards re-establishment of milk plant FOR years the local dairy industry has been underproductive, moving from a lucrative value-added industry decades ago to a bottom-house business controlled by local cattle farmers, mainly in rural areas. In an effort to revitalise the industry, the Ministry of Agriculture will…
– urges creative promotion of wild caught shrimp internationally – encourages research into uses of shrimp waste for other agri. sectors Guyana’s fisheries sector contributes between US $70M to $80M annually to the economy. However, Guyana’s seafood sector has seen a contraction in exports to the United States with…
Within the next two years at least 30 acres of lands in Regions Four, Five, Seven and 10 will be dedicated to breadfruit cultivation in an effort to promote food security and value addition, says Dr. Oudho Homenauth, Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI)….
‘GRDB 15’, the Guyana Rice Development Board’s latest paddy variety has been receiving rave reviews from farmers, following its launch last April. One such farmer is Ganga Persaud of the Hague, Region Three who was also involved in the testing phase of the new variety before its release. Persaud who…
In observance of Fisherfolk Day 2018, the Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder maintained his ministry’s commitment to the fishing industry. “Let me assure that this government will always recognise your sterling contribution to the economy and to our food and nutrition security. We are committed to working with you to ensure…
A recent study by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has found that a majority of farms in Guyana are family operated and this helps them adapt to climate change. The study surveyed farms in Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Minister of Agriculture, Noel…
Georgetown will have three mobile pumps by December, just in time for the next rainy season. Chief Executive Officer of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Frederick Flatts said the pumps are among a larger package being funded under an Indian government line of credit. “The whole package is…
In light of recent reports circulating in the media as it relates to some millers being owed for rice supplied to Panama, Guyana Rice Development Board’s (GRDB) General Manager, Nizam Hassan has indicated that the Board is not in possession of the funds and is currently working with officials in…
