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Mangrove forest revival underway at Better Hope
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Approximately, 12,000 black mangrove seedlings are being planted along Better Hope, East Coast Demerara foreshore. The planting exercise, which aims to regenerate 450 metres of mangrove forest, commenced last week, employing 18 persons from the community. It is expected to conclude this Friday. This project is being funded by NAREI and…
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GLDA’s hatchery helping single women to earn
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More single women are adding to their income by utilising the services of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA). Farmers, especially women are using the hatchery to increase their stock, primarily to rear ducks for the commercial market. The GLDA Hatchery Department is facilitating farmers in the use of the…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR- GuySuCo Wants GAWU to Become More Serious About the Business of Sugar
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GLDA’s initiative will increase hinterland poultry production
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The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) through its Black Giant Poultry initiative is working to expand the production of eggs and poultry meat in hinterland communities, beginning with Regions Seven and Eight. According to Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the GLDA, Dr. Dwight Walrond, the Black Giant Poultry initiative is…