Agri. Minister launches apiculture project in Reg, 9

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…

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Regional Officials discuss coordinated action to address the impact of ongoing global conflicts on food and economic stability across the Caribbean

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…

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Brackish water shrimp project launched in Reg. 2

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…

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$58.5 M agro-processing facility commissioned in Canal Number One Polder

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,…

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$94.5M revetment, timber landing for Hubu

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…

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