The government will be allocating some $26 billion to ensure the advancement of drainage and irrigation systems across the country, as part of its modernisation efforts. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during the recent agri symposium hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal. “We have…
Students of the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) are currently undertaking a Gender Mainstreaming course that is geared towards bridging the gender gap in the agriculture sector, while building gender-responsive climate and disaster resilience in Guyana and the Caribbean. The course is part of the Gender-Responsive Disaster Recovery, Climate…
Scores of East Coast Demerara, residents flocked the Lusignan Market on Sunday to take advantage of the farm fresh produce being sold at affordable prices, as the Ministry of Agriculture hosted yet another Farmers’ Market. Deputy General Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board, Kuldip Ragnauth explained to the Department of…
Over the last few years, Guyana has been working to transform its food security efforts, while increasing interventions to provide farmers with more access to local and regional markets for their agricultural produce. This was underscored by the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) Country Director, Maija Peltola in Karrau,…
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has assured that his ministry will continue to support the various Amerindian communities, in keeping with commitments made during engagements at the recently concluded National Toshaos Council Conference. Speaking during a recent interview, the minister stated that, “By the end of this year, we will set…
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha is encouraging individuals to practice water conservation during the ongoing prolonged dry spell, which is projected to continue until the end of November. In a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Minister Mustapha reassured that Guyana has adequate water supply to meet essential needs….
The ‘Cut Rose’ has been a very valuable project and has benefitted especially women and single parents since its inception. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha noted that the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) will now collaborate with the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute…
Preparations are in full swing at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre for the upcoming Agri Investment Forum and Expo 2023. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday visited and walked through the site. He was accompanied by the planning committee made up of government representatives, development partners and the private…
