Cunha Canal project to start soon

The Cunha Canal project which will be funded at a cost of over US $3M and which will greatly benefit residents and farmers on the East Bank Demerara, will soon commence. The project is to be executed by the Ministry of Agriculture through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA)…

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Trafalgar drainage pumps now fully operational

The two drainage pumps at the Trafalgar outfall, Region Five that were vandalised and left inoperable for two years are now fully functioning. Frederick Flatts, Chief Executive Officer, acting, of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) told the Government Information Agency (GINA) recently that the project to rehabilitate the…

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NAREI’s soil testing ability boosted

The soil testing ability of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is now enhanced thanks to the Promotion of Regional Opportunities for Produce through Enterprises and Linkages (PROPEL) project.   For the first time, NAREI will be able to instantaneously provide farmers with recommendations following on-the-spot soil test…

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