In light of the heavy downpour across Georgetown and other parts of the Coast, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha led a team of engineers from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) to conduct an assessment of several drainage structures in Georgetown. Minister Mustapha, while giving an update, noted that…
The bilateral relations between Guyana and the Dominican Republic can reap benefits for both countries, as they collaborate for further development in their agriculture sectors. This was highlighted by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during the private sector engagement between the two states, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on…
The communities of East and West Ruimveldt in Georgetown have remarkable and gifted young and upcoming talents which will need to be harnessed as the government rolls out its sports development agenda. This sentiment was expressed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha at the inter-constituency football competition between the two…
The Ministry of Agriculture recently distributed agricultural inputs, tools, and livestock to several farmers in Region Nine to boost production as Guyana aims to achieve its food security goals. The farmers benefitted from the distribution of cutlasses, shovels, and wheelbarrows, while a number of Black Giant Chicks, starter feeds, fertilisers,…
-some 250 to 300 farmers set to benefit –coconut shredder also procured to push value-added Guyana’s coconut industry is set to benefit from additional inputs as the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hope Coconut Industries Limited (HCIL) recently acquired a shipment of Brazilian Green Dwarf coconut seed nuts. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister,…
Several youths residing in Manchester and surrounding villages along the Corentyne Coast will soon benefit from President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AEIP), providing them with the opportunity to cultivate high-value crops. The announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during his engagement with…
-reassures gov’t’s support for all Guyanese On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha along with a team of officials from the Ministry, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and several PPP/C constituency representatives visited a number of villages along the Corentyne Coast in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) and engaged residents on some…
Guyana has developed its agriculture sector in an impressive way over the past few years, and efficient pest management has been essential to the sustainability of farming communities. This was emphasised by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during remarks at RID-O-PES Inc’s 40th anniversary and launch of Orkin Thursday evening at…
