With government placing major emphasis on gaining more markets for Guyana’s rice, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is pushing for the release of 15 new strands of aromatic rice varieties which is currently undergoing a testing phase. During the Rice Board’s annual Farmers’ Open Day the potential of the…
The Ministry of Agriculture, with much pomp and ceremony, pulled off two auspicious observances in keeping with Agriculture month activities over the weekend. These were the commissioning of the Turmeric Factory in Hosororo and the observance of National Tree Day at the Wanina Green Park in Mabaruma in Region One….
Guyana’s newest trade and agro-processing fair ‘Uncapped’ is billed for the Sophia Exhibition Complex from October 27 to 29, 2017. The three-day exhibition, food festival and culture show is a collaborative effort between the Government of Guyana, Private enterprises and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA). President of the…
The 71st Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on Agriculture was declared open today, at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat. In brief opening remarks, Secretary-General of CARICOM, Irwin LaRocque recalled the “unparalleled” destruction caused by recent hurricanes in the Region and paused to recognise the…
Farmers are soon to breathe a sigh of relief when government tables a bill in the next parliament to address the issue of Praedial larceny – the loss of farm produce through theft. In an exclusive interview with the Department of Public Information, Agricultural Health and Food Security Specialist of…
Hundreds of residents of Massara, Aranaputa, Rupertee, Annai Central and surrounding Region Nine communities are set to benefit from a $30M intervention by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA). Chief Executive Officer of the Drainage Authority (NDIA), Frederick Flatts, in an exclusive interview told the Department of Public Information…
The Ministry of Agriculture’s focus for Agriculture month 2017 is ‘Food Security and Hinterland Development: A National Priority’, however, this message will be promoted by the government throughout incoming years to emphasise the need for diversification of local agriculture. The government through the Agri-Ministry is currently engaged in a hinterland…
Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo today officially launched Agriculture Month under the theme, “Food Security and Hinterland Development: Our National Priority”, at an Interfaith Ceremony in the Agriculture Ministry compound, Regent Street. Declaring Agriculture month opened, the Prime Minister congratulated the Ministry for initiating a month-long awareness of activities. In relation…
