On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, launched the brackish-water shrimp project on the Essequibo Coast, marking another major achievement as the Government continues its efforts to diversify and expand the country’s agriculture sector. While addressing farmers and stakeholders at the launch, Minister Mustapha said that introducing the project in…
The government plans to help farmers increase onion production after a successful harvest of about 2,600 bags in Region Nine. During a visit to the A. Wahab Imports’ bond in Georgetown on Monday, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha stated that around 2,000 bags have already been transported and are currently…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday, underscored the Government’s continued commitment to transforming Guyana’s agro-processing sector as he delivered remarks at the commissioning of the Canal Number One Polder Agro-Processing Facility. The facility, constructed and outfitted at a cost of $58.5 million, features modern solar drying and agro-processing technology,…
The government is forging ahead with plans to construct a revetment and timber landing at Hubu, East Bank Essequibo, in Region Three, to strengthen riverbank protection along the Essequibo River and improve access for transportation, agriculture and economic activities. The massive project will be undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture’s…
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), has invited bids to build drainage structures along the Bellamy Canal in Mahaicony, Region Five. The works, estimated at $59.4 million, form part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen drainage infrastructure and reduce flooding risks in agricultural…
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture hosted a roundtable for its AgriConnect Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC) at its headquarters in Washington, DC on Friday. The event brought together Ministers of Agriculture and other senior officials from across Latin America and the Caribbean. AgriConnect is a…
With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East creating uncertainties in the global supply chain for vital commodities, policymakers around the world have been engaging in discussions to determine the way forward. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, participated in a virtual meeting with Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim, Director General…
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha recently engaged a high-level team of Brazilian investors to explore large-scale agricultural opportunities. The engagement forms part of a broader national strategy to expand production, attract foreign investment, and enhance Guyana’s contribution to regional food security. Minister Mustapha underscored the government’s readiness to facilitate investments…
