$100M drainage works for West Bank Demerara

More than 800 residents and farmers on the West Bank of Demerara are benefitting from drainage and irrigation works being undertaken by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA). The estimated value of the works is $100 million. Senior engineer at the NDIA, Dave Hicks, said the Authority is working…

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Agriculture Month Update. The theme for Agriculture Month 2016- “Exploring new production frontiers: in pursuit of climate resilience”

Every year Agriculture Month is observed in the month of October. This year Agriculture Month will be observed under the theme: “Exploring new production frontiers: in pursuit of climate resilience”. Please remember to continue checking our website and other social media platforms like facebook for the calendar of activities and how…

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Agriculture Minister, Team visits Wales Estate – Plan of action for implementation on schedule

Diversification of its Agricultural products remains an important pillar of the Ministry of Agriculture for national development, as it serves as an enabling environment for more job opportunities.  Given the current trends where countries are being forced to adopt to economic and climatic changes to thrive Guyana remains well on…

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GuySuCo’s diversification programme includes rice cultivation, aquaculture, among others

The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) is debunking information in an article that was published in the Stabroek News on September 22, 2016 and was titled ‘GuySuCo opted for rice at Wales after aquaculture deemed unsuitable’. The consultants who are conducting the feasibility study have informed the Corporation that aquaculture…

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