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GLDA continues to protect Guyana’s livestock population with safe disposal of confiscated animals

In keeping with its mandate to promote greater efficiency in the livestock industry and provide enhanced services in livestock husbandry and health, the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) disposed of a flock of sheep that were categorized as improper and posed a hazard to other animals. When the animals were…
Guyana received export boost as Panama market increases rice quota

To ensure that the livelihoods of rice farmers are not lost, the Ministry of Agriculture has been steadfast in its quest to locate rice markets regionally and internationally. To this end, agriculture Minister Hon. Noel Holder earlier today received a courtesy call from representatives of the Institute of Agricultural Marketing…
GUYSUCO Press Release – Disruption at Rose Hall Estate

Georgetown, March 17, 2016. The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has encountered a very unfortunate situation at the Rose Hall Estate this morning. About 06:00 hours, approximately 735 of our Cane Harvesters struck, they were demanding an explanation from the estate’s management as to the reason for them not being offered…
Press Release – Visit to Region 1

An official visit was made to Region 1 by Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Noel Holder where courtesy calls were made on Regional Chairman Mr. Brentnol Ashley and Regional Executive Officer, Mr. Leslie Wilburg. Discussions were held on taking agriculture forward in the region and both regional executives pledged their full…
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Region Two drainage situation being addressed-NDIA Engineer

Works have begun to address complains by farmers in Westbury and Dartmouth, Region Two (2), Essequibo Coast, about the intrusion of salt water on to their rice lands. During a telephone interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA), Engineer with the National Drainage & Irrigation Authority (NDIA) of Region Two, Jafaun…