$11.5b of the budgeted $20.6B for agricultural expansion, diversification, and improved Drainage and Irrigation was expended in the first half of 2017, to promote government’s “Green Economy” agenda and to enhance agricultural development in the Intermediate and Rupununi Savannahs. $1.2B of this sum relates to capital investments, according to the…
For sustainable agricultural development to be realized, a holistic approach by key players is necessary for the strengthening of the industry. These sentiments were echoed by Agriculture Minister, Hon. Noel Holder today as he delivered the Opening Address at the 32nd West Indian Agricultural Economics Conference. Today’s event which forms…
The turmeric factory, in Region One will be commissioned within two months’ time at the beginning of the harvesting period for the crop under cultivation. The commissioning of the factory is slow but sure to happen, this is according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agricultural Research and…
CASSAVA – Post Harvest Handling and Market preparation (pt 2)
Central Packaging Facility and Parika Agro-Packaging Facility are the only two approved packaging facilities for fruits and vegetables in Guyana. These Packaging Houses facilitate the processing of fresh fruits and vegetables to Barbados, Antigua, Trinidad and St. Lucia, as clearly stipulated by the Protocols established between Guyana and these countries. LOCATIONS…
Trials to ascertain which areas in Guyana are conducive for the production of Quinoa are likely to commence this September. The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), Felix Quinoa Farming Industry (FQFI), and the Food and Agriculture Organization are collaborating to make this a reality. On Wednesday (today), Chief…
Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder today met with a team from the World Bank’s Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Group to discuss a number of important issues relating to climate change and development within the agricultural sector. Among the issues discussed were the status of the Flood Risk Management and Cunha…
