Sustainable agri. development path means shifting from subsistence level survival to commercial investment through networking -Agri. Minister

The creation of new markets, transportation networks, packaging and labeling, training and knowledge sharing are some of the methodologies being used by the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) to assist farmers countrywide. Multi-stakeholder partnerships remains an essential component in the survival of the non-traditional sector and it in this light,…

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GuySuCo to commence aerial spraying trials… -Aerial Agrichemical Buffer Zone proposal presented to Agri. Minister

The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is set to commence aerial spraying to test proposed buffer zones based on a proposal which was presented today to Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder and representatives of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB). The aim of the trial is to determine spray drifts…

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Farmers receive land leases at MMA/ADA open day

More than seventy farmers yesterday received land leases as the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary /Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA) hosted its annual open day. The activity showcased various aspects of agriculture and agriculture production practices at the site of its old headquarters, Trafalgar, Region Five, West Berbice. In brief remarks to the…

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