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Agri. Minister, Team well received during Farmers Outreach exercise -drainage issues, land allocation and title to land take center stage

Effective drainage is critical for development to take place and cognizant of the fact, the Ministry of Agriculture has embarked on a rigorous farmers outreach exercise programme aimed at addressing some of the ills affecting farmers livelihood. Today, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Noel Holder accompanied by a team of technical officers…
Flood affected residents in Buxton get relief
$30M water harvesting facilities for Region Nine soon
Value Added and Technological advancement high on agenda -as China’s Ambassador calls on Agri. Minister

Ambassador (Designate) of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency, Cui Jianchun today paid a courtesy call on Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Noel Holder at his Regent and ShivChanderpaul Drive Office. Minister Holder in welcoming the Ambassador to Guyana expressed appreciation for the strengthened relations that exist between not only…
Major D&I works to continue in Region Five

The construction of a sluice at D’Edward village and the reinstallation of a pump at Trafalgar are expected to help prevent flooding in Region Five. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Frederick Flatts, told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that sluices and pumps are…
Guyana Rice Export Board report shows no flood losses -Minister Holder

Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder said that the report presented to him by the Guyana Rice Export Board (GREB) shows no losses resulting from flood. Minister Holder highlighted the report revealed that: Region two had less than 11,000 of rice hectares. 1,608 hectares were under excess water and 1,055 hectares…
Three new pumps for Buxton by end of 2017

Buxton villagers, especially farmers would no longer be affected by severe flooding after the installation of three pumping units during the course of this year. Ministry of Agriculture senior officials gave the assurance that the village, which is situated along the coast, will benefit from the construction of two pump…