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…
“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…
