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Region 2 saw major development over the past four years – Min. Mustapha

During a meeting with rice farmers from the Essequibo Coast on Friday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that, over the past four years, the government has invested tremendously to develop the region and cautioned them to not fall victim to political gimmicks by anti-government operatives. He told farmers that…
“Gov’t remains committed to ensuring farmers benefit from favourable prices for paddy” – Min. Mustapha tells BBP, MMA rice farmers

– says farmers who already sold paddy will still benefit from price During a series of meetings in Regions Five and Six on Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha told rice farmers that the government remains committed to ensuring they benefit from stable prices for their paddy. On Tuesday, it was…
Farmers will not be paid less than $4,000 for a bag of paddy this crop – Min. Mustapha

Following weeks of negotiations between H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Guyana Rice Development (GRDB), and local rice millers, an official agreement was inked today that will see rice farmers receiving no less than $4,000 for a bag of paddy for the first crop of 2025….
All 22 local authority areas in Reg. 6 now equipped with mini excavators tomaintain community drains – Min. Mustapha

On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over eight mini excavators to various Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne). Over the past few weeks, several NDCs across the country have benefited from similar initiatives as part of the government’s efforts to empower local authority…
Mocha/ Arcadia among six NDCs to benefit from mini excavator to enhance community drainage

Residents of Mocha/Arcadia and other communities along the East Bank of Demerara can expect improvements in their community’s drainage capacity with the addition of six mini excavators to six Neighborhood Democratic Councils. On Friday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over the six mini-excavators to the chairpersons and other…
Guyana showcasing agricultural potential at energy conference

The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) launched its inaugural Conference Village at the Kingston Seawall Esplanade Monday morning. This unique event will showcase the country’s diverse agricultural products and investment opportunities. The Conference Village offers agro-processors and farmers a platform to showcase their products and produce, highlighting…
All 17 NDCs in Reg. Four to benefit from equipment to maintain community drainage network – Min. Mustapha

As part of the government’s efforts to empower local government authorities across the country, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over four mini-excavators to four Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) on the East Coast of Demerara (Region Four). The machines, each valued at approximately $14 million, will be used to carry…