More than 400 residents of the farming community of Barnwell North /Mocha are benefiting from works undertaken by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA). According to Senior Engineer of the NDIA, Dave Hicks, the works entailed clearing of drains and canals, leveling of land and maintenance of other infrastructures…
The advancement of the country’s agricultural trajectory continues to be of utmost importance to the Guyana Government and all efforts are being made to ensure that all avenues for development is pursued. Today, members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) headed by Chair, Agriculture Sub-Committee Mrs. Annette Arjune- Martins met…
“Agriculture in Focus”; a feature written as part of Agriculture Month 2016. During the month of October, the Ministry of Agriculture will be observing agriculture month under the theme “Exploring new production frontiers: in pursuit if climate resilience”. During the month of October, the Ministry of Agriculture will be ramping…
Amidst the growing efforts being place on ecological and biological conservation worldwide, Guyana has once again position itself to be the lead role in advocating its sustainable development agenda by implementing a rigorous “Green Development Plan”. In this light, construction for first international laboratory for biodiversity will soon commence in…
Launch of Agriculture Month, National Tree Day and Interfaith Service Hon. Noel Holder M.P., Minister of Agriculture Iwokrama International Center for Rainforest Conservation and Development Saturday October 1, 2016 Mr. Chairman, Your Excellency, President David Granger and Mrs. Sandra Granger, Colleague Ministers, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, special…
The Ministry of Agriculture would like to take the time to wish all Guyanese National Tree Day. This year, National Tree day is being celebrated under the theme “Sustaining Bio-diversity: plant a tree”. The President H.E. Brig. David Granger, Agriculture Minister Noel Holder along with other Ministers are currently at…
Agriculture Minister Noel Holder today accepted a proposal to begin discussions for the constructing of an all-weather road from #58/59 Villages to Canje Creek. Upon completion, over 8000 farmers stands to benefit from the project as if offers better access to farm lands in the Berbice area. The proposal was…
