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Farmers receive land leases at MMA/ADA open day
More than seventy farmers yesterday received land leases as the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary /Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA) hosted its annual open day. The activity showcased various aspects of agriculture and agriculture production practices at the site of its old headquarters, Trafalgar, Region Five, West Berbice. In brief remarks to the…
Agriculture moving inland
Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder, said that the programme to diversify the agriculture sector and move production inland is progressing, with soya-bean and paddy production in the hinterland, the production of spices in Region One and, improved drainage and irrigation in the Rupununi. Holder told the Government Information Agency (GINA),…
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Annandale Secondary cops top spot during finals of “Pesticides Awareness Programme in Secondary Schools” Dramatic Competition
The Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) today hosted the finals of their “Pesticides Awareness Programme in Secondary Schools” Dramatic Competition at the Ramada Princess Hotel, which saw the Annandale Secondary copping the stop spot. The competition was held as part of Agriculture Month 2016 calendar of activities and…
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Thirty- six Pest Control Applicators graduate as part of Pesticides Awareness week
The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) of the Ministry of Agriculture today, graduated thirty-six Pest Control Applicators (PCA’s) at the Basic and intermediate levels. At a ceremony held in Georgetown, Chairman of the PTCCB and lead trainer for the pesticide handling course, Dr. Leslie Munroe, said that the…
Important advances in agriculture among key areas discussed during Ministers and Secretaries of Agriculture Meeting in Mexico
Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder returned from Merida, Mexico where he attended a series of high level meetings on agriculture in Mexico and Caribbean Countries. Among the areas which emphasis were placed were Animal and Plant Health, Safety and Quality challenges and Joint Venture recognition within the Caribbean, Productivity Enhancement and…
