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6,000 acres of new pasture lands, feed plants and cold storage coming to Region Six as Pres. Ali unveils major agri push

The agricultural landscape in Region Six will be transformed with the opening of more than 6,000 acres of new pasture lands. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced a series of major agricultural initiatives while speaking to over 35,000 people at a public rally at Albion on Sunday. The new farmlands…
Transforming fields: How Guyana’s investments fuel agricultural growth

Under the dynamic leadership of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Guyana is claiming its place as the food basket of the Caribbean, breathing new life into farms, fields and agro-industries. With record-breaking investments and a clear vision for food security, Guyana’s agriculture sector is creating jobs, empowering the country’s youth…
Government optimistic ban on catfish export to US will end soon

The government remains optimistic that the long-standing ban on catfish exports to the United States of America (USA) will be lifted soon. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha gave this assurance on Wednesday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and Blumberg Grain at the ministry’s head…
Guyana partners with Blumberg Grain to boost regional food hub, exports

In a landmark move to accelerate Guyana’s regional leadership in food security and agri-business development, the Government of Guyana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blumberg Grain, a renowned US-based agricultural company, to market and brand the regional food hub currently under construction at Yarrowkabra, along the…
Guyana’s National Water Council Holds Reconvened: Seeks to Strengthen Water

Georgetown, Guyana —Guyana’s National Water Council (NWC) was reconvened yesterday at the Ministry of Agriculture, marking an important milestone in the country’s commitment to the sustainable management and protection of its water resources. Established under the Water and Sewerage Act (2002; Cap. 30:01), the NWC is a statutory body responsible…
Gov’t to set up insurance mechanism for 6,000 rice farmers

Three years after consistent global negotiations, the government has made a breakthrough, securing funding for climate insurance that will benefit some 6,000 rice farmers across Guyana. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced as he addressed a packed audience of students, teachers, officials, and community members attending the commissioning of the…
Farmers to benefit from drainage works at Canal Number Two

Farmers from the Conservancy Dam at Canal Number Two in Region Three will soon benefit from drainage improvements, which will improve irrigation and boost agricultural production. Planting materials and fertilisers will also be provided to approximately 40 farmers residing in the area. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the commitment…