Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has welcomed the arrival of 89 pregnant heifers, describing it as a major step in Guyana’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported dairy products. The heifers, part of a US$30 million investment by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), arrived at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA)…
A multi-million irrigation canal is slated to be constructed from Canje Creek to Crabwood Creek to provide reliable irrigated water to hundreds of farmers in the area. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, told residents and farmers on Saturday that the project will commence next week. He further added that it…
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Fisheries Department, has commenced cage aquaculture activities in Nappi Village, Region Nine, as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to expand aquaculture production and create sustainable income opportunities in hinterland communities. Last October, five fish cages were assembled and subsequently installed in the Nappi…
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Thursday, traveled to Region Nine to launch a new apiculture project, aimed at expanding income opportunities for residents while strengthening Guyana’s growing honey industry. The project, which forms part of a commitment made by H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, was launched in the villages…
Agriculture Minister and Chairman of the CARICOM Ministerial Taskforce on Food Security, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, has underscored the urgent need for coordinated regional action to address the impact of ongoing global conflicts on food and economic stability across the Caribbean. The call was made during the first CARICOM Ministerial Taskforce…
On Thursday, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, met with a team from the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) as part of the Government’s efforts to strengthen collaboration in agricultural health and food safety. The team was led by CAHFSA’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Gavin Peters. During the…
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…
