Aquaculture to be pushed in 2016

Aquaculture holds much potential, and this has been recognised by the government and will be further advanced with the promotion of artesian fishery. Artesian fisheries are small scale ventures which are done for subsistence or small markets notably in developing countries. They usually involve small boats and traditional fishing techniques….

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Press Release

Agriculture Minister Hon. Noel Holder today while addressing the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean called for speedy action in addressing some of the issues of agriculture such as trade barriers, access to CARICOM markets and climate change interventions among others.

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Public Apology

The Ministry of Agriculture wishes to offer an apology to the Guyanese people and the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) for an error in a release issued in relation to the Minister of Agriculture’s meeting with the Director General in Mexico. The release stated that the…

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Agri Minister wraps up successful meeting with Mexican rice officials -country reaffirms interest in securing Guyana’s paddy

Agriculture Minister Noel Holder today concluded a successful meeting with Senior Executives of the Mexican Rice Council. Mexico has again reaffirmed its commitment to securing Guyana’s paddy. Since the initial phase of negotiations, Guyana has been tasked with providing information which was required to conduct a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA)….

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