Three hundred and eighty nine (389) sugar workers who have been affected by the Wales Sugar estate transition process received finalised severance pay cheques today. The workers who received pay are those who were noted to be redundant and employed by the Wales sugar estate. A ministerial team consisting of…
The revitalization of the Coconut Industry is paramount and remains on the top of Government’s developmental agenda for the industry. As such, efforts are being made to ensure the development of the industry by making available quality seedlings to farmers’. Agriculture Minister, Hon. Noel Holder, facilitated a Partnership Agreement between…
Soil Formation (cont’d)
Soil Science
The 2017 figures for the first crop of paddy have shown that Guyana’s rice industry is progressing as opposed to claims made that the industry is failing. Extension Manager at the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) Mr. Kuldip Ragnauth has indicated that rice production figures are expected to be higher…
The Hydromet Department today officially launched a campaign to ensure Wells operating across Guyana are registered in keeping with the Department’s mandate under the Water and Sewerage Act, 2002. The Hydromet Department is responsible for the management and monitoring of all surface and groundwater resources in Guyana. Chief Hydromet Officer…
Institutions which support Regional Agriculture
The Guyana Hydrometerological Service via the National Weather Watch Center, Ministry of Agriculture has issued an above normal high tide warning within the next 12-48 hours. The release warns that with the sea conditions forecast, coupled with the current above normal high tides, coastal areas may experience possible over-topping of…
