Agriculture Minister, Team visits Wales Estate – Plan of action for implementation on schedule

Diversification of its Agricultural products remains an important pillar of the Ministry of Agriculture for national development, as it serves as an enabling environment for more job opportunities.  Given the current trends where countries are being forced to adopt to economic and climatic changes to thrive Guyana remains well on…

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GuySuCo’s diversification programme includes rice cultivation, aquaculture, among others

The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) is debunking information in an article that was published in the Stabroek News on September 22, 2016 and was titled ‘GuySuCo opted for rice at Wales after aquaculture deemed unsuitable’. The consultants who are conducting the feasibility study have informed the Corporation that aquaculture…

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NDIA stands ready for next rainy season

The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) is now in a state of readiness to respond to any eventuality which may arise in the next rainy season. Chief Executive Officer, acting, of the NDIA, Frederick Flatts told the Government Information Agency (GINA) the authority’s capacity of  equipment and tools is…

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