In keeping with government’s efforts to advance sustainable agricultural practices, Agriculture Minister Noel Holder today commissioned a new Climatological station in the compound of the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), Mon Repos. The new station was established as a collaborative effort between the Hydromet Department and the Guyana School of…
Farmers and residents of Bagotsville could expect less flooding during the rainy season. A $65 million sluice was constructed to help drain the area. Senior Engineer of National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Dave Hicks, told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that for years the sluice in the area was…
In keeping with Agriculture month activities the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) hosted a three day risk mapping workshop in the Ministry of Agriculture’s boardroom. The workshop commenced on Monday and saw delegations from Guyana, Canada and Suriname taking part. During the workshop several key areas were discussed…
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…
