Farmer’s Monthly Weather Bulletin for August, 2017
August Bulletin 2017
Category: NEWS
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…
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…
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),…
New Rice Variety still being pursued – GRDB Head
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is still in pursuit of a new rice variety which is expected to bring better yields to rice farmers across the country. Although tightlipped on the entire developmental process, GRDB General Manager, Allison Peters said that the new variety is under close watch by…
GRDB meets with Corentyne rice farmers – D&I issue among major others to be addressed shortly
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), on Friday conducted a four-leg outreach in Corentyne, East Berbice to boost rice production and productivity while addressing other pressing issues affecting rice farmers in Region Six. The Department of Public Information (DPI) accompanied the team to capture some of the farmers’ concerns. The…
GSA graduates encouraged to create a different Guyana: less poverty, more employment
The 53rd graduation exercise at the Guyana School of Agriculture saw 113 students qualifying in various capacities. The ceremony was held on Wednesday August, 09, 2017 at the school’s Plant Science building in Mon Repos, East Coast, Demerara. Students graduated with Diplomas in Agriculture, Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health;…
Heavy rainfall affected livestock growth for first half 2017 – Midyear report
The livestock industry contracted by 10.9 percent, in the first half of 2017, due to heavy rainfall severely affecting production, especially in the second quarter. This is according to the Ministry of Finance’s mid-year report for 2017. The Ministry of Agriculture is hopeful for an improved livestock sub sector by…
