As part of the spice programme expansion, the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is prepared to expand the cultivation of turmeric tubers from 20 to 40 acres in Region One. Hinterland regions have been recognized as the most suitable areas for spice cultivation, hence the expansion. Based on…
Agricultural Engineering
The Ministry of Agriculture is surprised by the protest action taken by some Wales sugar workers today who picketed the Ministry of the Presidency. It has been reported that the workers, who are under the employ of GuySuCo are demanding severance instead of working at Uitvlugt. The Ministry of Agriculture…
Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder, today met with a team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), at his Regent Street office, to discuss a possible project which will see Georgetown benefiting tremendously from improved drainage in the city. The three-member team will be in Guyana for six weeks during which…
At least two rice millers in Region Five are offering premium price to farmers for the high- yielding aromatic rice variety. Extension Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) Kuldip Ragnauth revealed that export markets for the rice variety have been secured by private millers. Prices offered for the…
Why should we care about soil? Isn’t it just the dirt that plants grow in?
Inclusive governance is a pre-requisite to the successful implementation and development of agricultural projects and with this in mind, several farmers in Regions 4 and 5 were today given an update on the status of the Caricom Development Fund (CDF) Phase 2 project, during a Stakeholder Consultation exercise. The Rural…
The Wonders of Neem
