Guyana’s rice sector is experiencing a remarkable increase in production with cultivation set to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made the announcement during a community engagement at Number 10 Village, Region Five, on Tuesday. “We planted 206,000 acres. I am hoping that the second crop…
Guyana has reaped more than 20 million pounds of cassava in 2024 in line with its developmental trajectory to increase food productivity. This announcement was made by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during an outreach in Bonasika Creek, Region Three, on Tuesday. “We introduced a new variety that has…
Preparatory works for the three ‘Hope-like’ canals in Region Six have been completed, and construction will commence soon. The canals will be built at the Numbers 51 and 52 areas, Bengal, and between the villages of Whim and Letter Kenny. Chairman of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Lionel…
The Ministry of Agriculture plans to construct a technologically advanced model farm at Mon Repos along the East Coast of Demerara that will be managed by differently-abled persons. The announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during his outreach in Region Six on Saturday last. He…
The government has launched a shade house project in Crabwood Creek, Region Six (East Berbice Corentyne) , to support farmers in cultivating peppers. This initiative follows President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s recent visit to the community where he engaged residents on issues affecting them. The Ministry of Agriculture will initially…
A total of 24 tractor-driven water pumps have been handed over to various Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Six to enhance their drainage systems and minimise flooding. This initiative is part of a broader project costing $132 million, which includes the procurement of 100 pumps. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar…
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha meet with farmers, sugarworkers, and residents from Onverwagt on the West Coast of Berbice, Skeldon, #52-74, Johanna and Yakusari (BBP), and Talorgie on the Upper Corentyne Coast. While at Onverwagt, Minister Mustapha commissioned an amphibious excavator valued at approximately $110 million. The equipment…
The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient delivery of service for the area. Already, equipment including trucks and tractors have been procured for the agency since the government took office in 2020. This…
