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Wales workers have been fully paid their severance
The Ministry of Agriculture is surprised by the protest action taken by some Wales sugar workers today who picketed the Ministry of the Presidency. It has been reported that the workers, who are under the employ of GuySuCo are demanding severance instead of working at Uitvlugt. The Ministry of Agriculture…
Georgetown to benefit from drainage improvement surveys – as JICA Consultants calls on Agri. Minister
Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder, today met with a team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), at his Regent Street office, to discuss a possible project which will see Georgetown benefiting tremendously from improved drainage in the city. The three-member team will be in Guyana for six weeks during which…
Local millers paying premium price for aromatic rice
At least two rice millers in Region Five are offering premium price to farmers for the high- yielding aromatic rice variety. Extension Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) Kuldip Ragnauth revealed that export markets for the rice variety have been secured by private millers. Prices offered for the…
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CDF Phase 2 Stakeholder Consultation exercise kicks off -farmers encouraged to produce for available market
Inclusive governance is a pre-requisite to the successful implementation and development of agricultural projects and with this in mind, several farmers in Regions 4 and 5 were today given an update on the status of the Caricom Development Fund (CDF) Phase 2 project, during a Stakeholder Consultation exercise. The Rural…
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Animal Welfare Bill sent to Special Select Committee
The National Assembly this evening sent the Animal Welfare Bill to a Special Select Committee to allow for national consultation and input. The Bill intends to reform Guyana’s animal welfare laws in ways that are synonymous with European Union (EU) standards so as to promote trade. Presenting the Bill for…
