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Category: NEWS

RDC #4 launches RACE – In keeping with President’s vision of regional empowerment

A Regional Agricultural and Commercial Exhibition (RACE) has been launched in Region Four with the ultimate intention of showcasing the region’s diversity in business, agriculture and economic development. The exhibition will be officially facilitated during the period November 24 to 26, 2017 at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground. The launch…

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September 8, 2017 September 18, 2017NEWS

Rice Board awards Bursary to 11 successful NGSA awardees

Eleven successful National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) awardees received a bursary from the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), as the entity continues to value the contribution of its stakeholders within the rice industry. The students who were taken from Regions 2, 3, 5 and 6 are children of rice farmers….

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August 30, 2017 August 30, 2017Press Release

Onion trials prove large scale production feasible – despite challenges

Following several trials of onion cultivation by small farmers, large-scale production of the commodity in Guyana has been deemed feasible. This would result in a significant reduction of the import bill for onions into the country. This information was disclosed after partnering agencies, National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI)…

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August 26, 2017 August 30, 2017NEWS

NDIA meets with local contractors on procurement, tendering process

For the first time in more than a decade, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has engaged with contractors and potential contractors to familiarise them with the process of tendering for drainage and irrigation projects. This was facilitated in the form of a mini workshop, held at the Ministry…

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August 18, 2017 August 30, 2017NEWS

Farmer’s Monthly Weather Bulletin for August, 2017

August Bulletin 2017

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August 17, 2017 August 17, 2017Agency

New plantain/banana varieties likely resistant to Black sigatoka- NAREI continues research

The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) have utilised a number of new banana lines which is most likely resistant to the Black Sigatoka Disease. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NAREI, Dr. Oudho Homenauth said that these varieties have been acquired from Nigeria. Guyana is one of four countries…

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August 16, 2017 August 17, 2017NEWS, Press Release

First Batch of tissue cultured planting material for coconut expected October

In an effort to improve coconut production, the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) will be acquiring tissue cultured planting materials. The first batch is expected during the month of October. This is according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NAREI, Dr. Oudho Homenauth who was giving an update…

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August 16, 2017 August 17, 2017NEWS, Press Release

Rice shipment to Cuba for export in September

The Cuban rice market has now been made available to Guyana after a series of negotiations over the past months. As a result, the first shipment of rice to Cuba is expected to be exported during the latter part of September. General Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB),…

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August 15, 2017 August 15, 2017NEWS, Press Release
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