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Agri Ministry’s Hydromet Dept. re-operationalizes Wauna Climate Metrological Station. – other weather stations set for establishment across the country.

In an effort to support hinterland agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydromet Department has re-operationalized a number of weather stations across the country. After over twenty years of being inactive, the Wauna Climate Metrological Station in Barima Waini, Region One was recently re-operationalized as part of the agriculture ministry’s efforts…

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NAREI aiming to increase breadfruit cultivation

The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) recently acquired over 1,000 breadfruit seedlings to increase production of the plant, locally. The expansion in production is in keeping with government’s agenda of creating a green economy, Dr. Oudho Homenauth, NAREI’s Chief Executive Officer said. Dr. Homenauth, during an interview with…

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Deal inked to carry out survey on the use of Hydrofluorocarbons in Guyana – as part of the efforts to phase out usage

The Hydromet Department’s Ozone Unit recently signed a GUY $ 2,000,000 contract with a consultant to commence a national survey on the use of Hydrofluoro Carbons (HFC). Guyana is actively phasing out Hydrochlorofluoro Carbons (HCFCs) and has a deadline of 2030 to completely phase out these Ozone Depleting substances (ODS)….

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Several Hydromet Staff to benefit from local, over-seas training opportunities – in an effort to improve services provided by Agri. Ministry

Several persons are scheduled to begin training as part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s efforts to provide better services within the sector. An estimated 44% increase has been awarded to the Hydromet Department to add to its training budget for 2016 from the national coffers. Later this month, Mr. Syeb…

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