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Local agro-processors optimistic of industry’s success
Local agro-entrepreneurs are upbeat about the future of agro-processing in Guyana. The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) today, held a fair on the Avenue of the Republic for businesses to showcase their products, and it was there participants expressed their optimism for the sector’s future. One of GMC’s major roles is…
9,500 farming households to benefit from US $11M Farm to Market Access Road Project
The Agriculture Sector Development Unit (ASDU) today facilitated a close out ceremony for the completion of farm to market access road project in the main boardroom of the Ministry of Agriculture. The project, with an estimated cost of US $ 11M, saw the construction of four roads and several bridges…
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Aromatic rice production to be increased
Aromatic rice is becoming a cost-effective and beneficial economic source commodity, and having recognised this, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is intensifying efforts to produce this variety on a larger scale through collaboration with private farmers, according to Research Scientist, Dr Mahendra Persaud. Dr. Persaud, who is stationed at…
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Wastewater management and sustainable development – What are the major causes of the world global water quality crisis?
GuySuCo’s Weekly Bulletin- Insight
The business of sugar in the GuySuCo context is labour intensive. Most of our 17,000 employees are found in the Agriculture and Factory departments; these include mostly Harvesters, Planters, Artisans and FactoryHands. To read more please click on the link below. insight-nov1
US Verification Unit pays Courtesy calls on Agri. Minister – lauded Guyana’s efforts at enforcement of TED Regulation
Members of the Verification Unit, United States Department (US) today paid a Courtesy Call to Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder to offer an update on the Turtle Excluder Device (TED) program, of which Guyana is a signatory. The United States, under Sections 609 of the Public Law 101-162, prohibits the importation…
